What did these floods shut down in Miami and Broward? See what’s running and what’s not

An airplane is seen on the runway as heavy rain falls over the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Many flights were either canceled or delayed due to the bad weather.

South Florida is recovering from downpours that flooded homes, stalled cars and made roads impassable. With the forecast calling for more rain, some places in South Florida are expected to remain closed Thursday.

Here’s a look at what is open and closed Thursday in South Florida:

Are buses running in Miami and Broward? What about Brightline and Tri-Rail?

Miami-Dade Transit: Metrobus and Metrorail services are operating. Metrobus service also resumed at the Aventura terminal Thursday. But passengers should expect delays and possible detours on routes in flooded areas. Check Miami-Dade Transit’s website for up-to-date route info.

Broward County Transit: Buses are running. But passengers should expect delays and possible detours due to flooding. Check Broward County Transit’s website for up-to-date route info.

Tri-Rail said its trains are operating Thursday and that it has resumed service between its Metrorail Transfer and MiamiCentral stations.

Brightline said its trains are operating Thursday, though it did have to modify its morning schedule. “No further impacts are anticipated,” the company said. Check the schedule at gobrightline.com.

Is the weather affecting South Florida flights?

Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are open. Travelers should check with their airline to get an update on their flight’s status. FLL travelers, take note: A section of Easter Perimeter Road into the airport is closed due to flooding and is asking drivers to use alternate routes.

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MIA has canceled 187 flights and delayed 47 other flights as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Greg Chin, communications director for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

FLL has canceled 77 flights — 39 arrivals and 38 departures — as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Affected destinations include Dallas/Forth Worth; Charlotte/Douglas International Airport; Richmond, Virginia; San Francisco; and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The airport also expects an additional 29 flights to be delayed: 9 arrivals and 20 departures. Places affected include Boston; San Jose, California; La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City; and Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica.

Are summer camps open?

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: All operations, including summer camps, are open. The school district is urging parents “to use their best judgment and be attentive to local conditions and messages from individual summer sites.” “We ask that everyone use caution while driving, during drop off, and release times,” the school district said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The city of Miami: Summer camps are suspended Thursday.

Broward County Public Schools: Schools and offices are closed, and all school activities are canceled Thursday, including summer camps.

Are government offices, buildings open?

Miami-Dade County: Administrative buildings will remain open Thursday with reduced staff. The county is asking people to call their facility before heading there to ensure there is enough staff to help you.

Broward County Government: The county is open Thursday for normal operations, although there are some closures:

Broward County Animal Care is closed due to flooding. Three county parks — Easterlin, Hawksbill and Hollywood Beach Park — are also closed. Three Broward County libraries — African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Hallandale Beach Branch and the Fort Lauderdale Reading Center — are also shuttered Thursday.

Because the severity of flooding varies by where you are in South Florida, it’s worth noting that some cities might have suspended services at certain locations. Some examples:

Miami: All city services at Miami Riverside Center, City Hall, Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste, and its summer camps are suspended Thursday.

Miami Beach: There won’t be any trash pickup Thursday from Waste Connections, the city’s residential service provider. However, trash pickup will continue as scheduled for multifamily and commercial customers.

Fort Lauderdale: Administrative offices are closed Thursday.

Can you go the zoo? What about the mall, the movies or the arcade?

Zoo Miami: Reopened Thursday morning and is continuing to monitor the weather.

Malls, arcades, bowling alleys and movie theaters: All are likely open. However, this could depend on whether your go-to fun spot got any flooding damage. Your best bet is to call and ask. And make sure to pay attention to the forecast. You don’t want to get stranded in a flood.

This list will be continuously updated.