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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Clermont got 6.83 inches of rain, and drier days are ahead

Plus, where to grab sandbags near Astor as the St. Johns River rises.

The Daily Clermont team2 stories15 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

Clermont picked up 6.83 inches of rain as Brevard County flooded

Clermont's 6.83 inches fell well short of Grant-Valkaria's 23.69

Source: WKMG

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Grant-Valkaria23.69 in.
Palm Bay19.75 in.
Lake Harney8.44 in.
Eatonville7.43 in.
Clermont6.83 in.
Celebration5.46 in.

If Clermont felt especially soggy lately, the numbers back you up: preliminary National Weather Service totals show 6.83 inches here. Rounds of heavy rain began Sunday, and Brevard County took the worst of it, with some areas seeing a 1-in-100-year flood.

Emergency management officials warned of "life-threatening" conditions across Central Florida. Lake County was under a flood watch Monday, along with Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

  • Forecast: drier Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Brevard County schools: closed Nov. 2 and 3
  • Brevard flood warning: in effect until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday

Melbourne set a new daily rainfall record Monday. We suggest staying off flooded roads, since floodwater can be deeper than it looks.

Melbourne's Monday rain beat its old daily record

11.51 inches
fell in Melbourne, a new daily record
10.23 inches
was the old all-time daily record, from September 2017
50.79 inches
is what Melbourne typically gets in a year

Source: WFTV

Lake County

The St. Johns River near Astor is set to rise further before it falls

If you live along the in , more water is coming. Lake County Emergency Management says recent rain and more in the forecast should push levels higher before they drop, and Brevard County's rain is expected to drain into the river from Cocoa to Astor.

Three Astor boat ramps stay closed until water drops

Boat rampAddress
Butler Street Boat Ramp55400 Butler Street
Pearl Street Boat Ramp25140 E. Pearl Street
Lake George Boat Ramp58300 Lake George Road

Source: WFTV

  • Sandbags: Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40, Astor
  • Osteen sandbags: 180 N. State Road 415, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Bring your own shovels and gloves
  • Trash: recycling, bulk and yard waste suspended Nov. 2-3; garbage continues
  • Flood help: 352-343-9420; trash questions: 352-343-3776

In late October the river hit moderate flood stage after peaking near 3.8 feet, and hurricane conditions can push it to about 4.7 feet. Boaters, please keep to idle speed and leave no wake near flooded properties.

Hurricane conditions could push the river higher than its late-October peak

Sources: WESH, WKMG

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Late-October peak3.8 ft
Hurricane conditions4.7 ft

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News Notes

Groveland

Groveland crews are repairing sewer system problems in after heavy rain caused sewage to back up into some homes. The city says the rain caused leaks and malfunctions in vacuum pits, and work is focused on Blue Cypress Drive. WFTV

Train depot

Downtown Groveland's historic train depot, at 122 State Road 19, was officially handed over to the city at an Oct. 30 ceremony. The city worked with the Avalon Group and Carabao International and has taken possession of the site. Leesburg Daily Commercial

Pinsa Fire

Clermont-based Pinsa Fire, a Roman-style pizza concept, plans a flagship at 404 West Main Street in downtown Leesburg. Owner Thomas Cerra says the building is under 600 square feet and only ten feet wide. Business Debut

Industrial

Lake County has the lowest flex industrial vacancy rate in the Orlando submarket at 2.1%, according to a Colliers Q3 report. GrowthSpotter reports several industrial developments have been planned or begun construction in recent months. GrowthSpotter

Museum

Orlando's first dedicated children's museum, the , is planned at 971 E. Plant Street in Winter Garden with $25 million in tourist tax funding. It's slated to break ground in 2027 with a target opening in 2030. Orlando Shine

The planned museum would cover about 35,000 square feet

Floor area of the planned children's museum, beside places you know

The planned children's museum35,000 sq. ft.Indoor and outdoor space
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

7 basketball courts would fit inside the planned children's museum

Source: Orlando Shine

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The planned children's museum35,000 sq. ft. (Indoor and outdoor space)
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

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“This is little Blaze .. he came to my door last night, soaked from rain, paws dirty from his adventures .. He's now bathed, clean, and his Momma was scouring the neighborhood for him -- someone left the gate open! No tag or collar -- he was in my house and just started barking -- they recognized his voice! Good…”

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The Wrap

Friday night, Kirk Park in Montverde hosts Montverde Day. It runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and it's free, with antiques, crafts, fine art, a flea market, homegrown products and 10 food booths. Friday's forecast is partly cloudy and 87. Grazing weather.

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Clermont got 6.83 inches of rain, and drier days are ahead

Plus, where to grab sandbags near Astor as the St. Johns River rises.

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  1. Clermont picked up 6.83 inches of rain; drier days ahead
  2. The St. Johns River near Astor is set to rise before it falls
  3. Groveland crews are fixing sewer pits after heavy rain
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