LIVE BLOG: Flooding in South Florida

Storm Team 5 meteorologist Tyler Mauldin answers your questions about the heavy rain, flooding and what to expect. The live chat begins at noon. You can post questions now.

3rd & 7 37yd

I'm guessing that this will be a record rainfall amount that will stand for many, many years - or at least I hope it will

by Gary 1/10/2014 5:45:00 PM
Yes, Gary. We all agree!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:45:10 PM
What does the weather look like for tomorrow night at the St Lucie fairgrounds?

by Nicole 1/10/2014 5:45:13 PM
Looks fine Nicole. However, rain is possible after midnight

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:45:27 PM
At what point did NWS and WPTV realize that things were worse than originally forecast?

by Rae 1/10/2014 5:45:33 PM
When the heavy rain over the Treasure Coast at 4PM yesterday just wasn't wanting to move

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:45:56 PM
Are we going to get cold weather that will stick around for more than a couple of days

by Julie metz 1/10/2014 5:46:24 PM
Not in the near future Julie.

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:46:32 PM
can't believe you got all that rain nothing much in lakeland.

by theresa 1/10/2014 5:46:37 PM
Lucky you Theresa!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:46:45 PM
All those who have never experienced a blizzard - just imagine that the rain we got was snow - at a 1" of rain = 10" of snow - Hypoluxo would have received about 220" of snow - or approximately 18 FEET of snow - can you say WHOA!!!!

by Gary 1/10/2014 5:46:51 PM
We have been talking about that in the newsroom Gary!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:47:01 PM
Why don't you people THANK Tyler and Storm Channel 5 Team for what they are doing for you... They are HUMANS, not computers. They didn't know how much rain there was LIKE y'all didn't know how much rain we were going to get... So Thanks Tyler And Storm Channel For Keeping Me AND The Other Viewers Informed. :-)

by Yamille 1/10/2014 5:47:22 PM
Thanks Yamille!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:47:27 PM
Hi Tyler and Mollie,

by Eva 1/10/2014 5:50:45 PM
Hi Eva!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:50:50 PM
What to expect tonight for St. Lucia around U. S. 1 Highway? I agree with Yamille I'm in Georgia Tyler and storm 5 is doing an awesome job!

by Melissa 1/10/2014 5:51:00 PM
Hi, Eva!

by Mollie Reynolds 1/10/2014 5:51:05 PM
There will be some ponding on the roads Melissa, but the weather should be okay. Enjoy GA! I'm from the Atlanta area!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:51:38 PM
oops, didn't finish my q. I was wondering if you had to work extensive hours because of this system?

by Eva 1/10/2014 5:51:44 PM
Yes, we sure did! Weagle worked until 3AM. Glenn and I were in at 3AM too, and we didn't get much sleep last night

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:52:12 PM
Hi Mollie - how's things going without Kait? You gonna move to Storm Team 5 permanantly now?

by Gary 1/10/2014 5:52:20 PM
Mollie, Tyler, you're not leaving WPTV too? We can't lose anymore at WPTV ... LOL Gotta keep some gems. :-)

by Eva 1/10/2014 5:52:45 PM
Where is the official rain sensor in PSL and how much did it record?

by Mike 1/10/2014 5:53:17 PM
Gary, you would not want me forecasting our weather. I handle social media here at WPTV and am just assisting Tyler with the web chat.

by Mollie Reynolds 1/10/2014 5:53:37 PM
You're right Yamille - thanks Tyler for handling the message board, thanks Storm Team 5 for keeping us informed. You folks are not computers, and I thank all of you for the constant updates and special reports throughout the day and night...computers can't do that.

by Gary 1/10/2014 5:53:56 PM
Mike, off the top of my head I can't remember the EXACT amount the sensor in Port St.Lucie picked up, but it was around 9"

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:53:58 PM
Is there any more rain in the forecast for ft pierce area?

by Kelsey 1/10/2014 5:54:00 PM
Kelsey, just a few spotty showers in the forecast for all of us. Nothing like yesterday and this morning

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:54:32 PM
Thought this is the dry season and we've been stuck on this weird weather pattern since mid fall. Is there a longer term forecast for more normal weather pattern?

by David B 1/10/2014 5:54:43 PM
I see no signs of our current weather pattern changing david

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:55:11 PM
Thanks tyler good news to hear! Yesterday was terrible in ft pierce all the main streets were pretty much closed. It should dry up soon!

by Kelsey 1/10/2014 5:56:07 PM
It should!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:56:12 PM
Is the rain over or can we expect some more?

by Ola 1/10/2014 5:56:15 PM
Only a few light showers Ola! Nothing like yesterday or today

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:56:27 PM
What can I expect in Boynton Beach later today? We have been flooded in all day so far. We are in San Savino Townhouse.

by Lynn 1/10/2014 5:56:49 PM
The weather will gradually improve Lynn

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:57:00 PM
We needed it, Tyler! :-)

by Ola 1/10/2014 5:57:04 PM
I'm sorry this may not sound related but is this cold front on Wednesday going to be déjà vu of last week or weaker or stronger? Thanks

by Eve 1/10/2014 5:57:12 PM
Weaker. Last week's front originated in the arctic

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:57:35 PM
What will the weather look like for St Lucia for U. S.1 highway?

by Melissa 1/10/2014 5:57:57 PM
Just a few showers Melissa. There will be some ponding on the roads though, be safe

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:58:16 PM
Thanks Tyler for great reporting. I have been watching storm 5 since Wednesday because my parents is visiting St. Lucia and because of the reporting I am able to keep them alert!

by Melissa 1/10/2014 5:58:23 PM
Thanks Melissa!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 5:58:29 PM
Thanks Tyler. We certainly don't need anymore rain!

by Lynn 1/10/2014 6:01:01 PM
Agreed Lynn!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:01:08 PM
Alright, the live chat will be open for 5 more minutes! I'll try to answer as many questions as I can!

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:01:34 PM
YOU WORKED AT 3AM? WOW I WAS SLEEPING LOL. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING GET SOME SLEEP I BET YALL ARE TIRED

by JANE WYNN 1/10/2014 6:01:36 PM
Yes 3AM. My normal work schedule is 3:30AM to noon Jane

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:02:07 PM
How much rain recorded South Boynton Beach East of 95 and North Delray also East of 95 please.

by Maggi Woodall 1/10/2014 6:02:12 PM
Delray, just over 12". Boynton around 15".

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:02:46 PM
Also, anymore on the way? Very cloudy out.

by Maggi Woodall 1/10/2014 6:02:48 PM
Some light showers. That's all Maggi. Nothing like yesterday and this morning.

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:03:04 PM
I need to get to PBIA from South Hutchinson Island, Ft Pierce for a 7pm flight. Any ideas on the best route to avoid flooding problems?

by Jan Dye 1/10/2014 6:03:05 PM
Give yourself plenty of time to get there because there are spotty showers firing up. Roads should be fine though, I would take I-95

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:04:44 PM
Thank you!

by Maggi Woodall 1/10/2014 6:04:45 PM
You're welcome! Thank you all for the great questions! Talk to you soon.

by Tyler Mauldin 1/10/2014 6:05:08 PM
Thanks ,all! Wrapping up the weather web chat for now. Be careful on the roads! Be sure to download the Storm Shield app to get weather alerts sent directly to your smartphone. Just look up Storm Shield in your app store of choice.

by Mollie Reynolds 1/10/2014 6:06:03 PM