As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoods
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As Elsa moves closer, angst over flooding is high in some Duval County neighborhoods
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Concern over flooding in some Duval County neighborhoods remained high as Elsa on Tuesday moved closer to Florida’s west coast.
Homeowners along Willow Creek Terrace in Avondale are worried about the amount of rainfall they might experience and when the bulk of the rain might fall. The homes are near Willow Brach Creek close to the opening of the St. Johns River.
“If it’s high tide, much like it was with Irma, we do get water that comes out of the canal, but our street will flood,” said Leslie Dean, an Avondale resident. “Sometimes we’ll have standing water because the drains can’t work if the tide is too high.”