During Thursday meetings with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the water managers said water rise on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud appears to have peaked, and that the rise of Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee appears to be slowing down as well.
SFWMD said lake levels at Lake Mary Jane and Lake Hart in Orange County appear to have reached their peak, meaning that SFWMD can continue to move water out of those lake systems to lower lake levels without adversely affecting lake levels in Osceola. Additionally, high-volume pumps are deployed at strategic locations in Osceola County, with more pumps being staged and prepared for operation in order to provide relief to impacted communities.
Residents are still urged to avoid floodwaters and pay attention to local alerts from Emergency Management. Boaters are encouraged to exercise caution when navigating waterways and avoid creating a wake that could impact homes and businesses.
The County also has updated its interactive map for those who may be affected by rising lake levels. The updated version is available here.
Boil water notices: The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County issued Precautionary Boil Water Notices this week due to possible contamination or loss of pressure. Here is a list:
October 3, 2022
Boil Water Notice - Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park, 2400 Old Vineland Road, Kissimmee, Florida
Boil Water Notice - Mocking Bird Mobile Home Park, 2385 Old Vineland Road, Kissimmee, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 5624 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Intercession City, Florida
October 4, 2022
Boil Water Notice - 2250 Missouri Avenue, Kissimmee, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 4235-4245 Cypress Drive, St. Cloud, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 5311 Carson Street, St Cloud, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 4104 Foxtail Court, Kissimmee, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 5670 S Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, Florida
October 5, 2022
Boil Water Notice -155 Williams Road, Kenansville, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 2600 W. Southport Road, Kissimmee, Florida
Boil Water Notice - 925 South Bass Road, Kissimmee, Florida
