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Saturday, January 25, 2025

Flood waters, sinkholes still rampant throughout The Villages in wake of Hurricane Irma

Although flood waters have subsided in some parts of The Villages, crews are still working on draining a number of streets, golf cart tunnels, and even the golf cart bridge over U.S. Hwy. 27/441.

In addition to the flooding, waters receding sinkholes have sprouted all over The Villages.

Villages-News.com has compiled new photos submitted by users of the devastation left by Hurricane Irma. Check them out below.

Please share your photos and experiences with us at www.villages-news.com/contact-us or by emailing [email protected]

Homes normally 12-15 feet from the lake in the Village of Sanibel had flood waters touching their back porches.
Homes normally 12-15 feet from the lake in the Village of Sanibel had flood waters touching their back porches.
Golf cart tunnel B25 between Brownwood and Eisenhower Rec Center
The golf cart tunnel B25 between Brownwood and Eisenhower Rec Center is flooded and closed until draining can be done.
A large tree is still blocking Hillsborough Trail
A large tree is still blocking Hillsborough Trail.
Downed tree at Bonifay
Downed tree at Bonifay.
Blocked golf cart trail near Havana Country Club
Blocked golf cart trail near Havana Country Club.
Preserve at Lake Deaton after Hurricane Irma
Preserve at Lake Deaton after Hurricane Irma.
Preserve at Lake Deaton before Hurricane Irma
Preserve at Lake Deaton before Hurricane Irma.
Downed tree at Eisenhower Recreation Center
Downed tree at Eisenhower Recreation Center.
Fallen oak and high water on Killdeer Golf Course
Fallen oak and high water on Killdeer Golf Course.
Fieldstone Path flooded in Village of Chatham
Fieldstone Path flooded in Village of Chatham.
Flooded tunnel at golf cart round-about by Brownwood
Flooded tunnel at golf cart round-about by Brownwood.
Tree on house at Bailey Trail
Tree on house at Bailey Trail.
Tee boxes flooded on hole #1 at Caroline
Tee boxes flooded on hole #1 at Caroline.
Downed tree near Rialto Movie Theater in Spanish Springs
Downed tree near Rialto Movie Theater in Spanish Springs.
The 9th Green at Pensacola on Bonifay Golf Course before and after flooding
The 9th Green at Pensacola on Bonifay Golf Course before and after flooding
High water levels at Sarasota Golf Range
High water levels at Sarasota Golf Range.
Neighbors putting up tarps to cover roof damage
Neighbors putting up tarps to cover roof damage.
Dock at Lake Mira Mar still submerged
Dock at Lake Mira Mar still submerged.
Veteran's Park still flooded
Veteran’s Park still flooded.
High water level at Lake Mira Mar
High water level at Lake Mira Mar.

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