Water still rising in areas around Tampa, and will for weeks, according to local officials. Homeowners in “non-flooding” areas not covered by flood insurance are horrified to see what is happening to their investments.
Residents along the St. Johns River in Volusia and Seminole counties are preparing for potential flooding as river levels near Sanford are expected to rise to major flood stage in the coming days.
- Residents along the St. Johns River in Volusia and Seminole counties are preparing for potential flooding, with river levels near Sanford expected to reach major flood stage in the coming days
- Volusia County has set up pre-filled sandbag locations, making it easier for residents in areas like Stone Island to protect their homes from rising waters
- County officials are encouraging residents to gather essential supplies and decide whether to stay or seek shelter elsewhere, as roads may become impassable once the water levels rise
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Below, WFLA Tampa report.
“I’ve never seen it this bad.”
“When is it going to end?”
One of the models I looked at a number of years ago noted flooding not from actual sea level rise but the limestone under Florida reaching a point of saturation and the ground simply unable to soak up any more water.