Historic rainfall event causes major flooding in Central Florida
A rare flood event with a 1 in 1,000 chance occurred in Lake County and northern Brevard County on Sunday, dropping 15 to 19 inches of rain in just six hours.
This flooding exceeded rainfall from recent hurricanes in the Lake County area, causing widespread flooding. Northern Brevard County has also experienced significant flooding, with more than a foot of rain since Sunday.
Heavy rain St. It has caused the St. Johns River to rise, and minor flooding is expected to occur either now or later this week.
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Flooding may continue for several more weeks as the river gradually recedes.
Fortunately, much drier weather is expected to arrive by the end of the week and continue thereafter, potentially easing the flood situation.
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