The remnants of the former Tropical Storm Erika pushed lots of heavy rain across Central Florida on Monday, causing flooding in some areas.

The Mill Creek area of Kissimmee saw water levels rise, and residents spent Monday trying to prepare themselves the best way they know how.

"I've got a kayak," said Charles Frazer, who lives in the Mill Creek Carefree Community. "So, worst comes to worst, I can use that if I have to."

Since the rain started, residents believe the creek has gone up about 6 feet. With more storms expected, residents are worried they could see even more flooding.

The Mill Creek Carefree Community isn't the only neighborhood that has seen the water levels rise. Kissimmee Water Utility saw the entrance of its customer service center overcome with water. A spokesman said the last time it was this bad when Hurricane Frances hit in 2004.

Now everyone hopes the rain is brief.

"I've been through some hurricanes, and I know it can be devastating," resident Tom Wittliff said.


Eagle Bay Drive, in Osceola County, was still under water Monday night, Aug. 31, 2015. (Jamey Cicalese, Staff)


Eagle Bay in Kissimmee. (Gilbert Toro, Viewer)

Osceola County sandbag locations

Osceola County residents may fill and make sandbags at several locations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Unincorporated Osceola County Residents:

  • Road & Bridge Department      
    3850 Old Canoe Creek Road
  • Road & Bridge Department             
    1698 S. Hoagland Boulevard in Kissimmee, 34741
  • Poinciana Library                              
    101 N. Doverplum Avenue in Poinciana, 34758
  • Buenaventura Community Center    
    501 Florida Parkway, 34743
  • Kenansville Community Center       
    1178 S. Canoe Creek Road in Kenansville, 34739
  • Holopaw Community Center           
    8801 Community Center Road in Holopaw, 34773 
  • Celebration Library                           
    305 Campus Street, 34747

Kissimmee residents:

The corner of Thacker Avenue and Mabbette Street, across from the YMCA (ID required, city of Kissimmee residents only)

Brevard County officials monitoring flood-prone areas

Brevard County officials are on alert, too, as rain continues across the region Monday.

The plan of action involves using pumps if needed to pull flood water from roadways and pump it into the Indian River Lagoon.

Afternoon rains are likely to bring more flooding concerns with several inches of rain.

Residents tell us they are prepared as best they can. About 7,000 sandbags have been distributed in Brevard County over the last three days.

Sandbags are available again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office's work farm in Cocoa.