[maybe]

Originally Posted by buzzy

When the lakes and catch basins get too high, The Villages just runs the sprinkler systems continuously. The ground can absorb the excess water.

It makes sense to do that in advance of an expected heavy storm in order to lower the pond level, and I know management does that, but if it has already rained enough, fast enough, to overflow the pond, and it is still raining hard, resulting in water running off the grass onto the streets and into the storm drains and into the pond, then it seems to me that at that point the sprinklers would only add to the water that is already running into the pond. I suppose it could help a little, but not much once the ground is saturated.

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The same thing as when water just 'sits' there.

Your response is just incredibly funny! Thanks for the laugh!

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by tedquick

Your response is just incredibly funny! Thanks for the laugh!

You're pretty quick yourself.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by maybe

It makes sense to do that in advance of an expected heavy storm in order to lower the pond level, and I know management does that, but if it has already rained enough, fast enough, to overflow the pond, and it is still raining hard, resulting in water running off the grass onto the streets and into the storm drains and into the pond, then it seems to me that at that point the sprinklers would only add to the water that is already running into the pond. I suppose it could help a little, but not much once the ground is saturated.

I think you didn't receive the memo regarding the planning meeting.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

What's standing water?

If you are serious about this question, it must be a local expression from my part of the country.

Here it is used in a sentence;

Don't drive through standing water, auto insurance executive warns motorists | MLive.com

[maybe]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Here is a link to the Sumter county map, on the right hand side click on the 100 year flood button, enjoy.

Sumter County - Geographic Information System

Good link. It appears most or all the ponds are in the 100 year floodplain, but the houses nearby are not. Let's hope we do not get a 0ne in a 1000 years flood, like LA just did.

[Villageswimmer]

Standing as opposed to flowing.

NWS always says," do not drive through standing water." No way to tell how deep it is. Very commonly used in flood prone areas, but I never thought about how it sounds.

[maybe]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I think you didn't receive the memo regarding the planning meeting.

Sorry, but I do not know exactly what that means, other than it meant to be funny.

[alemorkam]

We went through 4 hurricanes that came through The Villages summer of 2004. Don't remember any flooding and there was lots of rain and wind.

[twoplanekid]

Flooding In Polo Ridge, The Villages, FL, on March 31, 2011 - YouTube Almost like the area between my house and next door after every rain that warranty says "the grading of your property is consistent with the Master Grading Plan".

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

We went through 4 hurricanes that came through The Villages summer of 2004. Don't remember any flooding and there was lots of rain and wind.

The coming weather is not predicted to become a hurricane. However, it should bring some high winds.

The original poster had legitimate concerns about rain, but I would be more concerned with getting everything moved inside that might be blown around to damage property. Trash cans, garden hoses, light weight lawn ornaments (where permitted) and similar items should be moved inside.

Take down flags to avoid seeing them shredded, or flag poles damaged.

Do you have food and water to last a couple of days in your cupboard? Flashlights in case power is lost? First aid kit for minor injuries? Sufficient prescription meds on hand if the pharmacy is closed for a day or two? I would worry more about these things than the coming rainfall.

Remember. We are not on the coastline. We are where people who fear a real hurricane relocate TO in an emergency.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

The coming weather is not predicted to become a hurricane. However, it should bring some high winds.

The original poster had legitimate concerns about rain, but I would be more concerned with getting everything moved inside that might be blown around to damage property. Trash cans, garden hoses, light weight lawn ornaments (where permitted) and similar items should be moved inside.

Take down flags to avoid seeing them shredded, or flag poles damaged.

Do you have food and water to last a couple of days in your cupboard? Flashlights in case power is lost? First aid kit for minor injuries? Sufficient prescription meds on hand if the pharmacy is closed for a day or two? I would worry more about these things than the coming rainfall.

Remember. We are not on the coastline. We are where people who fear a real hurricane relocate TO in an emergency.

Is Tampa out of the line of fire for now? Stay safe!

[The20Percent]

Question is, has anyone been concerned enough to actually take out flood insurance for their home?

[tuccillo]

The latest global spectral model results suggest a more northerly track for the center of circulation than earlier simulations. I am expecting perhaps as much as 2-3 inches of rain and sustained winds of maybe 15-20 mph. NHC forecasts have less than a 50% probability of seeing winds above 40 mph (average for 1 minute). Remember that the kinetic energy of the wind goes as the square of the velocity so small decreases in wind velocity are significant. We will have a better handle on things tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Is Tampa out of the line of fire for now? Stay safe!

[tuccillo]

Flood insurance is for rising water - generally not a problem here. Straight line wind damage or lightning strikes are more likely. Neither are covered by flood insurance. If you are interested in flood insurance, make sure you read the small print - you may be surprised what is in there.

Originally Posted by The20Percent

Question is, has anyone been concerned enough to actually take out flood insurance for their home?