RIDGE MANOR, Fla., (WFLA) – The water levels from the Withlacoochee River continue to rise in Hernando County, which is putting residents and their homes in jeopardy.
Rescue crews have been working around the clock to evacuate people.
Withlacoochee River flooding closes part of US-301 in Hernando County
The flooding has forced the closure of US 301 between State Road 50 and State Road 575. This is located on the border between Pasco and Hernando Counties, a detour is now in effect.
Joann Briscoe’s home is now surrounded by water.
“Hopefully, I have everything high enough in there that it won’t get some of the other stuff wet, but if it does, everything is replaceable,” she said.
Looking around the neighborhoods in River Dale Community, the tops of fences stick out and homes are half submerged in river water.
“Little overwhelmed, we will get through it. We went through a house fire a few years ago and that …