Cape Coral experiences massive flooding during Monday’s rainstorm

Southwest Florida received torrential rain Monday afternoon into the evening hours, causing mass flooding throughout the area.

Cape Coral experienced massive flooding in several areas, causing people to abandon their cars just to avoid trapping themselves in the high volume of water.

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WINK News spoke with the Cape Coral Police Department, who assured that all abandoned vehicles were checked throughout the storm for stranded people.

WINK News viewers submitted photos showcasing the severity of the rain from Monday night.

Despite the severe weather conditions, people continued to traverse the hazardous roadways, eventually stalling out due to being unable to pass through the high waters.

Fortunately, some received a helping hand. WINK News spoke with Chris and Bryan Ganon, two brothers who helped get stranded people to safety.

“Honestly, I was originally just coming out to have a little bit of fun, then stuff started to get real,” said Chris Ganon. “When I helped out this very disoriented woman, and then another who was just so thankful, I was about to be done for the night, but I picked my brother up again and said, let’s just go drive around.”

“We’re just trying to help people, so, on the way back, we’ll be checking all cars,” said Bryan Ganon.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, there were 155 reports of flooding and disabled vehicles.

There were also driving incidents reported due to the weather; however, no injuries were reported.

According to the National Weather Service, “Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and pick-ups.”