VIDEO: Ground washes out just feet from Florida homes after nearly 18 inches of rainfall
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Central Florida recently faced a deluge that left roads and yards severely damaged, with some areas receiving over a foot of rain. The aftermath of these weekend storms was particularly harsh in Mount Dora, a city situated northwest of Orlando.

Images shared by the City of Mount Dora on social media painted a vivid picture of the destruction. Roads appeared buckled under the weight of the water, and many yards were swept away by the relentless downpour that struck the region on Sunday night.

Updated: Oct 27, 2025 / 09:22 PM EDT

MOUNT DORA, Fla. (WFLA) – Some central Florida roads and yards were left washed out and heavily damaged after weekend storms dumped over a foot of rain in some spots.

The City of Mount Dora shared photos to social media showing how roads buckled and yards washed away Sunday night. The city is located northwest of Orlando.

“These photos show just a glimpse of what our teams are seeing in the field as they work to mark hazards, begin repairs, and restore safe travel routes,” city officials wrote.

Nearly 18 inches of rain fell in Mount Dora over 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service’s Melbourne office. The nearby town of Eustis recorded just under 20 inches.

City officials urged residents to use caution when navigating around the area as crews work to repair the flood damage.

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