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Heavy rain floods Cape Canaveral mobile home park
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood on Thursday night, leaving residents knee-deep in water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued to pound parts of Brevard County.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County.
The rain was forecast to intensify on Friday.
What we know:
Heavy rain Thursday night caused significant flooding in the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates, leaving residents in knee-deep water.
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Pumps designed to divert water into a nearby canal stopped working, forcing crews to attempt repairs in the ongoing rain. Surrounding areas, including Merritt Island and Cocoa, also experienced flooding and stalled vehicles.
What we don't know:
It is unclear when the pumps will be fully operational or when the flooding will recede. Officials have not confirmed the total number of homes affected or the extent of property damage.
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Cape Canaveral Drive is one of the city’s lowest-lying areas, collecting runoff from nearby properties and roads. Flooding has been an ongoing concern for residents, who rely on pumps and drainage systems to manage heavy rainfall.
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What they're saying:
Residents and property managers expressed frustration with the situation, saying that the flooding occurred without a tropical storm or hurricane.
City officials are working on long-term solutions, including funding for new pump systems, but immediate relief is limited.
Residents said pumps meant to divert floodwater into a nearby canal stopped working late Thursday. Crews tried to restart them in the rain as the water continued to rise.
Officials urged residents to avoid flooded roads and remain alert for additional rain bands overnight.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by residents of Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates, and by the National Weather Service.