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34 people saved from floodwaters during storm in Margate

Firefighters saved 34 people after two restaurants flooded and pulled six others from cars stuck in rising waters.

News 12 Staff

Aug 22, 2025, 4:23 PM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Dozens of people had to be rescued during severe flooding in Margate last night, according to the Margate Fire Department.
Firefighters saved 34 people after two restaurants flooded and pulled six others from cars stuck in rising waters.
The rescues happened during the height of the storm as floodwaters overwhelmed parts of the city.