Davie Flooding Strands Residents Near I-75
Floodwater more than a foot deep has left Davie families stuck at home and cars submerged near Interstate 75 and I-595.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Severe Weather
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Flooding in Davie, Florida, near I-75 and I-595 on November 3 and November 4, 2026, has left residents unable to travel to work and forced drivers to turn around. Some areas have floodwater more than a foot deep, with several cars floating near one resident's home.
Why it matters
The flooding has cut off access to homes and roads in the area, leaving families such as Robert Hughson's stuck for two days. Residents are walking to parked vehicles on high ground to avoid the water.
Local observations report floodwater more than a foot deep in some places, with five cars floating near one home and a family stuck at home for two days. Officials have not released a count of affected households or a projected drainage timeline.
The players
Robert Hughson
A Davie resident whose home is surrounded by floodwater, leaving him and his family stuck inside for two days.
The details
Water rose to the level of the dirt in front of Robert Hughson's home, and neighbors parked vehicles on high ground outside their subdivision. A driver was stuck in a ditch with water up to her door in Southwest Ranches, and another turned around at a 'no U-turn' sign because the water was too deep.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Flooding began and residents could not travel to work.
November 4, 2026: Flooding recurred and the family remained stuck at home.
Seasonal Patterns
Flooding along the I-75 and I-595 corridors in Davie and Southwest Ranches fits the recurring pattern of South Florida's rainy-season inundation in Broward County. The November 2026 event falls late in the season, when heavy rain can still overwhelm drainage in low-lying subdivisions.
Residents in Davie and Southwest Ranches should avoid driving through flooded roads, as drivers have been stranded and water can be deeper than it appears. Households near I-75 and I-595 should move vehicles to high ground and plan for limited access until the water recedes.
The takeaway
Even shallow-looking flood water can strand vehicles and families, so it is safer to stay off flooded roads and keep access routes clear. Monitoring local conditions before traveling can prevent getting trapped in deep water.
Further reading
For more on storm impacts across the region, see Severe Weather.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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