Florida lieutenant governor to tour Mount Dora after 17 inches of rain washed out roads
Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins is expected to tour Mount Dora on Wednesday after torrential rain washed out roads and flooded homes Sunday night. More than 17 inches of rain fell in Mount Dora and more than 19 inches in nearby Eustis. Two massive ravines opened behind homes, forcing residents to evacuate. Donnelly Street was destroyed in Mount Dora. City officials say it will take months to rebuild the road.
MOUNT DORA, Fla. —
Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins is expected to tour Mount Dora on Wednesday after torrential rain washed out roads and flooded homes Sunday night.
More than 17 inches of rain fell in Mount Dora and more than 19 inches in nearby Eustis.
Two massive ravines opened behind homes, forcing residents to evacuate.
Donnelly Street was destroyed in Mount Dora. City officials say it will take months to rebuild the road.