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Residents fear more flooding in The Acreage after 9 Inches of rain
Summary by WPB News Editorial Desk Kayla McDermott , as published by WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)
· September 18, 2026
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Flooded streets, yards and canals across The Acreage and nearby communities have residents worried that more rain forecast this weekend could worsen already dangerous conditions. After roughly 9 inches of rain fell in parts of western Palm Beach County, drainage systems were overwhelmed, sending...
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Key points After roughly 9 inches of rain fell in parts of western Palm Beach County, drainage systems were overwhelmed, sending... Flooded streets, yards and canals across The Acreage and nearby communities have residents worried that more rain forecast this weekend could worsen already dangerous conditions. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Flooded streets, yards and canals across The Acreage and nearby communities have residents worried that more rain forecast this weekend could worsen already dangerous conditions. After roughly 9 inches of rain fell in parts of western Palm Beach County, drainage systems were overwhelmed, sending...
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