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Storms Turn Lynn Haven Streets to Streams
12/02/09 - 05:33 PM
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Lynn Haven, Fla:

When a storm hits certain streets turn into streams.

“As far as rain storms, we get this stuff a couple of times a year when we have a heavy rain,” said Lynn Haven resident, J.J. Cronin.

After a strong shower, Lynn Haven becomes “lake” city. Driveways get drenched, lawns turn into ponds and roads puddle up.  But this recent rain, is a drop in the bucket for longtime residents.

“For this area, this is nothing,” said Lynn Haven resident, Louis Avella.

“It happens all the time,” said resident, Connor Walsh.

In fact, it’s not that unusual. Many houses sit right on North Bay, and as the water levels start to rise, back yards fill up.  Despite this problem, homeowners are not worried about a resolution.

“We’ve had 3 1/2 feet of water in the house before, but no, this is home,” said Cronin.

Cronin has spent 21 years at this home, fighting hurricane hazards.

“We’ve rebuilt the house twice because of storms,” said Cronin.

2 days after the end of hurricane season, this recent storm did come as a surprise to many.

“It’s just a little ironic you know,” said Avella.

As unpredictable as weather can be, steady showers won’t wash away homeowner loyalty to Lynn Haven.

User Comments

By letting business in the area to build up higher than most of the houses is what helping in the poor water run off in all the city’s in bay county.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  12/02  at  09:02 PM
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