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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

18 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1945 and the latest in 1995. It stands in the Fort Lauderdale census division. It lies in ZIP code area 33319. The Survey maps it on the Fort Lauderdale North quadrangle. 35,954 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 7 feet above sea level.

Lauderdale Lakes within Broward County

Then and now

1945 to 1995

The same ground, surveyed 50 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.

Topographic sheet of Lauderdale Lakes, surveyed 1995
Topographic sheet of Lauderdale Lakes, surveyed 1945

Compare 1945 against another survey:

Population over time

2 figures

Lauderdale Lakes grew from 32,593 to 35,954 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
201032,593
202035,954+3,361 (+10%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

10 surveys from 18 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

1 since 2003

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1 fire within 5 miles of Lauderdale Lakes in 2003, burning about 3,700 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
13 June 2003Missing data/not specified/undetermined3,700 acresFlorida Forest ServiceTHE REFUGE FIRE

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Broward County

Mines and quarries near this place

8 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Lauderdale Lakes: 5 past producers, 3 producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Silica, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Powerline PitSilicaPast Producer
Prospect PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
136th Street PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
84 PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Bates ProjectStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Decker QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Deem PitStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Prospect Limestone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Broward County

Storms near this place

51 since 1999

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Lauderdale Lakes in 51 storm reports between 1999 and 2025: 16 thunderstorm wind, 15 hail, 9 flood, 3 lightning. The reports record 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
August 2020LightningLauderdale Lakes1 hurtLocal 10 News reported that Lauderhill Fire-Rescue responded to a construction worker working at Castle Hill Elementary who had been struck by lightning. Other workers at the school reported that the man was thrown about 15 feet by the lightning strike. He was taken to the hospital, but thankfully, listed in stable condition.||Time of the event is based on lightning strike archive data courtesy of Vaisala's lightning detection network which showed a cloud-to-ground strike in close proximity.
July 2014LightningLauderdale Lakes1 hurtA man was struck by lightning while standing under a tree in his backyard in Sunrise. The lightning hit the tree and the electrical charge traveled onto the victim. He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and released the following day.
August 2012Flash FloodLauderdale Lakes$2,000,000Moderate to severe flooding occurred over parts of northern metro Broward County. Hardest hit areas were in Lauderhill from Commercial Boulevard to NW 44 ST between University Drive and Pine Island Road where canals overflowed their banks and streets were flooded for a few days. A few homes sustained minor water damage. A few on-ramps to the Sawgrass Expressway were closed due to standing water. ||Rainfall amounts in these areas were in the 8-12 inch range.
September 2007LightningLauderdale Lakes$200,000A maintenance building in Lauderhill was destroyed by a fire believed to have been caused by lightning. The 2,000 square foot building was a total loss.||Witnesses reported seeing lightning and looked outside to see the building on fire.
August 2011Tornado (EF1)Lauderdale Lakes$180,000A tornado with estimated maximum winds of 85-90 mph, or on very low end of EF1 scale, moved through portions of Tamarac and North Lauderdale north of McNab RD and east of University DR. The path length was about 2 miles and max path width 90 yards. Most damage was to roofing material and vegetation, with the roof partially peeled off on home and frame windows broken and blown from a couple of others. About 30 homes were damaged.
September 2012Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes$53,000The roof of an outer building on the campus of Plantation High School was partially peeled off. Approximately 150 square feet of roof covering material was on the ground. Water entered the building, but no structural damage was noted to the steel joists. A few small trees were uprooted.
May 2018FloodLauderdale Lakes$15,000Heavy rainfall across the region in the range of 6 to 8 inches of rain in 6 hours fell across the region. The heavy rainfall led canals and to overflow. Water pumps to drain canals were already at capacity. The overflowing canals led to flooding of roadways with some roadways in the region becoming impassable. Water entered a few structures, mainly caused by the wake left behind by passing vehicles.
June 2017FloodLauderdale Lakes$10,000The heaviest rainfall of the event across Broward County fell during June 7th and 8th. The worst impacts were generally reported across Sunrise, Weston, and Davie. There was a multiday closure of the Sawgrass Mills Mall located in Sunrise, the second largest attraction in the state of Florida, due to flooding of the parking lot and mall entrances. Sunrise Fire Station 59 sustained roof damage to the lobby and firefighter sleeping quarters and damage was sustained to the Sunrise Civic Center due to seeping water in the orchestra pit and the public assembly area of the facility. An off-duty NWS employee also reported 6 to 8 inches of water in most low-lying areas and roadways in the vicinity. Most swales and lakes were also out of there banks and flooding adjacent yards. The city of Davie reported several road closures, numerous flooded roadways, as well as a number of flooding homes due to both roof leaks and water encroachment from swales and lakes. Elsewhere across the county, widespread minor to moderate flooding was reported along with several unconfirmed reports of roof collapses.
June 2021Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes$1,000Lauderhill fire department reported a palm tree that was toppled onto a multi-story apartment building during a strong thunderstorm. Video shows that the ground was saturated from heavy rain around the base of the tree. Damage is attributed to estimated winds of 45-50 mph which along with the saturated ground contributed to the tree uprooting.
June 2019FloodLauderdale Lakes$1,000Multiple reports and pictures via CBS 4 WFOR of the Swap Shop flooded with a few inches of water throughout the store.
October 2011Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes$1,000Trees were uprooted and large branches snapped at the Sawgrass Plaza in Sunrise. These winds were probably non-tornadic and likely associated with the rear flank downdraft of the tornado which ripped through the neighborhoods just to the south. Time is estimated based on timing of tornado to the south.
July 2025HailLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter reported hail up to 1 inch in diameter near NW 27th St and Inverrary Blvd.
April 2023Flash FloodLauderdale Lakes-Report of a vehicle rescued in deep water in the parking lot at Sawgrass Mills Mall. Rainfall reports of 6-7 inches were received from the area.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the WeatherSTEM site 1343W in Sunrise. Small hail was also observed with this storm.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A private weather station in Sunrise near NW 96th Avenue measured a wind gust of 50 knots / 58 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.
May 2022FloodLauderdale Lakes-Social media report of significant flooding at the parking lot of Sawgrass Mills Mall. Pictures showed a stalled car in the parking lot with water up to the top of the tires.
May 2020Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A powerful downburst produced a wind gust of 58 mph (50 kt) which was measured by the Sunrise Weatherstem Mesonet (1343W). Site is elevated 6 feet above ground level.
October 2020FloodLauderdale Lakes-Fire rescue reported flooding of roadways in Sunrise and Lauderhill between University Drive and Pine island road between NW 44th street and Commercial blvd.
October 2020FloodLauderdale Lakes-Public reported ponding of water on roadways around Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise due to heavy rainfall. Nearby rain gauge in the area recorded 3.67 inches of rain from midnight to 7:49 am.
October 2020FloodLauderdale Lakes-Public reported some minor flooding in low lying areas of the Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac off 94th street between McNab Road and Commercial Blvd.
October 2020FloodLauderdale Lakes-Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras show the flooding of lanes, swales, and sidewalks at the intersection of University Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard. The right lanes appear impassable by vehicles.
September 2018HailLauderdale Lakes-Members of the public and photos on social media show quarter sized hail fell near the BB&T Center in Sunrise.
September 2018HailLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter reported 3/4 inch hail at Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise.
June 2018HailLauderdale Lakes-Public report of penny sized hail near the intersection of University Drive and Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation.
July 2017HailLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter called to report penny size hail associated with a thunderstorm near the intersection of Sunrise Blvd and Pine Island Drive. Other reports of smaller hail in the area.
July 2017HailLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter reported 3/4 inch hail near the Florida Turnpike and Sunrise Boulevard. Many other reports of smaller sized hail also in the area.
August 2016Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-Fire rescue reported a large tree had been downed and uprooted and was currently blocking the road near 11800 NW 25th Court. The tree also downed power lines when it fell into the road. Radar estimated winds were 50-60 mph at the time.
August 2016Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-Public and fire rescue reported numerous trees down across Tamarac and Lauderhill from approximately NW 57th Street and University Avenue to NW 64th Avenue and NW 62nd Street. About 10 trees of average height 20 feet were also downed along a canal near NW 50th Street and NW 82nd Avenue. Radar estimated winds were around 50-60 mph at the time.
February 2016HailLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Sunrise Blvd.
April 2013Funnel CloudLauderdale Lakes-A member of the public reported a funnel cloud moved over their house near the intersection of NW 94th Way and NW 21st Manor in Sunrise.
May 2013HailLauderdale Lakes-A report was received of penny-sized hail 2 miles north-northeast of the Sawgrass Mills Mall. The report was relayed by Channel 7 news.
May 2013HailLauderdale Lakes-A meteorologist with WSVN witnessed nickel-sized hail at the Sawgrass Mills Mall.
September 2013Funnel CloudLauderdale Lakes-Law enforcement reported a funnel cloud near the intersection of North University Dr. and West Oakland Park Blvd. in Sunrise.
September 2013Funnel CloudLauderdale Lakes-Law enforcement reported a funnel cloud viewed from the intersection of NW 75th St. and NW 86th Terrace in Tamarac. The funnel cloud was likely SE of this location.
April 2012Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A tree of 12-18 inches in diameter was snapped at the intersection of Nob Hill Rd. and Cleary Blvd. in Plantation.
August 2012FloodLauderdale Lakes-Flooding lingered in portions of Lauderhill from torrential downpours on August 26th and 27th. Damage estimates and impacts are included in the Flash Flood entry for Broward County.
September 2012Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 59 mph measured at a mesonite site at the Broward County School Tech and Support.
July 2012Heavy RainLauderdale Lakes-The roof of an apartment building in Lauderhill partially collapsed due to heavy rains, causing the relocation of residents in six apartments.
April 2011Heavy RainLauderdale Lakes-The roof of the four-story Whispering Palms apartment complex in Lauderdale Lakes collapsed during a heavy rain storm. The roof was being repaired and had been fitted with drains, but the drains were clogged with debris. More than 50 families were displaced by the water. ||1.45 inches of rain was measured at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in just over an hour, about 3 miles to the northeast. Radar estimated as much as three inches of rain in less than 5 hours over parts of that area.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A skywarn spotter reported that established trees were downed across Sunrise and Weston. Numerous pieces of foliage in varying sizes from small up to large palm fronds were found in the streets. Penny-sized hail and wind speeds estimated to be between 58 and 72 MPH were reported.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A trained spotter reported a wind gust of 60 KTS...or 69 mph. It was recorded by a mesonet station near NW 31st street and the Florida turnpike in Broward County.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes reported a wind gust of 60 mph.
June 2009HailLauderdale Lakes-Nickel sized hail was reported in Plantation near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road.
May 2009Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-A report was received via the NWS chat of an estimated wind gust of 60 mph along with hail the size of pennies.
May 2009HailLauderdale Lakes-The same severe thunderstorm that produced the high wind gust in Tamarac also produced nickel sized hail in Lauderhill.
May 2009Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-The media relayed a report from a mesonet of a wind gust of 63 mph at the Challenger Elementary in Tamarac. This occurred with a passing severe thunderstorm.
May 2009HailLauderdale Lakes-The same severe thunderstorm that produced the high wind gust in Tamarac also produced penny sized hail in Sunrise. A spotter reported the hail near Oakland Park and Pine Island Dr.
May 2009HailLauderdale Lakes-A Sunrise Police Officer reported golf ball size hail near University Dr and Oakland Park Blvd. This is the same thunderstorm that produced a high wind gust in Tamarac.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindLauderdale Lakes-Tree branches knocked out of trees at Nob Hill Road and Cleary Blvd. The spotter also recorded 59 MPH winds.
February 2007HailLauderdale Lakes-Reported near Oakland Park Boulevard and State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes.
August 1999HailLauderdale Lakes-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Broward County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Golf Estates0.7 miles18
East Gate Park0.9 miles18
Flamingo Village1.6 miles18
Royal Palms Park1.6 miles18
Lauderhill1.8 miles18
Rock Island1.8 miles18
Rock Island Village1.9 miles18
Village Park2.0 miles18

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on Lauderdale LakesAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q994944The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 285365. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.