ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The city of Altamonte Springs is working on a plan to repair issues caused by flooding along the Little Wekiva River.
During a meeting on Thursday, commissioners will vote on whether to hire a company to implement erosion control countermeasures within the river.
The $3 million project would be focused on the Little Wekiva from State Road 436 to Montgomery Road, and includes federal help, which was allocated after Hurricane Ian in 2022.
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For several years, residents in the Spring Oaks neighborhood have seen flooding issues from the river after hurricanes, including Ian and Hurricane Milton in 2024.
Heather Zahradnik’s home was flooded during both storms, and she said she hoped the project would help with what’s been a constant problem.
“I hope it’s going to possibly help the flooding,” Zahradnik said. “We know they can’t stop it, but if they could do anything that would maybe keep it from coming into our homes, that would be great.”
Earlier this month, heavy rainfall prompted a flood warning and caused the Little Wekiva River to crest at 28.6 feet, just above the minor flood stage of 28.5 feet.
The river quickly receded, however, and the flood warning was later canceled.
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According to the city, the proposal would include the construction or repair of articulated concrete block mats, rubble stream placement and sheet piling.
A possible timetable has not been released for the project, which will be voted on Thursday night.