LITTLE WEKIVA RIVER

Seminole County leaders are warning people to expect more flooding to hit the area as high water recedes in some areas and moves into area rivers and streams.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — People near the Little Wekiva River had to leave their homes because of damaging floodwaters. During Hurricane Ian, the rain was so bad the National Weather Service issued a “Flash Flood Emergency” warning. LIVE UPDATES: Florida works toward recovery as Hurricane Ian heads toward the CarolinasIt wasn’t long after that the river breached its banks and started flooding backyards, homes, and later, streets. The stormwater remains Friday morning and Little Wekiva Road is under water for blocks. Read: Thousands of utility workers in Florida as Hurricane Ian recovery continuesThe Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and National Guard evacuated residents from the floodwaters.

Hurricane Ian brought “unprecedented historic flooding” to Seminole County, with continued flash flood warnings.

Little Wekiva River, the 18.2-mile stream in Seminole County, experienced record flood levels after Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.