Winter Springs is handing out sand and empty bags at Central Winds Park starting Tuesday afternoon, after days of heavy rain pushed water levels up around the city.
The self-serve station is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the city's announcement as reported by Spectrum News 13. It is at the park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, and is open to any Seminole County resident while supplies last.
A few rules for anyone going:
- The limit is 15 sandbags per household.
- Residents fill their own bags, so bring a shovel.
- Enter the park from SR 434 onto Central Winds Drive, go to the roundabout and turn left, then continue straight to the parking area at the back of the park.
Dock and trail closed
The city also posted two closures Tuesday morning. The Central Winds Park dock is shut until further notice because of high water on Lake Jesup. The Bear Creek Nature Trail is closed as well, with the city citing recent rain and water levels higher than normal.
The rain has already caused trouble in at least one neighborhood. FOX 35 Orlando reported Monday that overnight downpours made flooding worse for Winter Springs homeowners who already see flooding from minor rain.
Across the region, preliminary National Weather Service reports compiled by WKMG showed 5.80 inches of rain at Orlando Executive Airport, with far heavier totals and a 1-in-100-year flood in parts of Brevard County.
