Another car stuck in high water caused by Monday’s downpours. A number of vehicls were reported stuck or stranded across Cape Coral. PHOTO COURTESY of CHARLIE LOPEZ of ROYALTY EVENTS AND PHOTO BOOTHS

Various Cape Coral streets resembled canals Monday evening, as heavy rains caused severe flooding throughout the city and across Southwest Florida.

According to the National Weather Service, Page Field in Fort Myers received an inch of rain in just one hour from roughly 6 to 7 p.m., with a total of 3 inches coming down in a six-hour span.

Cape Coral was under a flood advisory until 7:45 Monday night, with local meteorologists reporting up to 9 inches of rain in some areas of Cape Coral.

Numerous drivers in the city abandoned their cars, getting stuck attempting to pass through flooded streets.

Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer Mercedes Philips said, “The Cape Coral Police Department had 155 reports of flooded/disabled vehicles. There were many accidents, thankfully none of which involved injuries. All of these calls were tended to as safety allowed.”

Heavy downpours late Monday flooded streets across Cape Coral and many drivers became stranded in the high waters. This vehicle was spotted near Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway. PHOTO COURTESY of CHARLIE LOPEZ of ROYALTY EVENTS AND PHOTO BOOTHS

Cape Coral Fire Department Public Affairs Officer Andrea Schuch shared via social media, “When we receive a lot of rain in a short amount of time, water pools before it has time to drain. Because of this, flooding is being seen throughout Cape Coral, particularly in the southwest.

“Driving through flooded roads is dangerous because it is hard to tell how deep the water is, which could cause damage to your car, or worse.”

The CCFD said 6 inches of water is enough to impact your vehicle, which could cause loss of control or stalling. One foot of water will float many vehicles, and 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUVs and trucks.

“Please avoid going out if at all possible until the water has had time to drain, and the roads have cleared,” Schuch said.

CCFD added that standing water could contain bacteria, chemicals and even sewage.

“Wash your hands and disinfect items the have come in contact with flood water,” Schuch said.

According to the NWS, mow rain was in the forecast Tuesday evening, with showers “likely and possible a thunderstorm after 4 p.m.”

Today’s forecast bring a reprieve, with mostly sunny conditions during the day, with clouds at night.