COCOA, Fla. – One of the hardest-hit parts for record rain in Brevard County is finally starting to see floodwaters recede.
It's encouraging news Lake Poinsett neighbors have been waiting for for a month.
John Richardson laughed Friday while speaking to News 6, showing signs of relief and happiness he and his resilient neighbors can finally express.
Richardson's yard is still underwater, the patio better suited for wildlife than a man, but he said the water is receding.
"This is the best it's been in a couple of weeks. It's dropping about an inch-and-a-half to two inches each day, which has certainly helped," Richardson said.
Neighbors helping neighbors has been the weather's silver lining from the beginning.
A week ago, with water encroaching on Mira Chapman's house from every angle, 20 of her neighbors helped place sandbags in her front yard and backyard.
Now with the water beginning to retreat, Chapman couldn't be more thankful.
"It all worked out great," she said. "I wish I could tell each and every one of them personally, I appreciate their coming out and all the work that they did and they worked hard all day."
"This area, if anybody needs any help, than everybody's glad to pitch. We try to do what we can do," Richardson said.