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Some areas in Brevard and Volusia counties saw 7 to 9 inches of rain since Tuesday morning. As for Orange County, at least 6 inches have fallen in the attractions area, Windermere, Pine Hills and Bithlo. And it's not done raining yet, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. A flood watch remains in effect for Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Orange and Seminole counties through noon.
"[The rain] is slowly going to taper off through late morning," meteorologist Tony Cristaldi said. In Volusia County, one of the hardest hit areas Tuesday night was New Smyrna Beach with crews of Public Works working all hours to dry the streets. Five pumps were helping clear water throughout the city, with two pumps just on Columbus Avenue, which historically gets the most damage, said Holly Smith, spokeswoman for the city.
The city provided residents with free sandbags to keep water away from homes. Two houses were flooded, as well as a handful of garages, Smith added.
By Wednesday morning, roads were passable and little water remained on the city's streets.
In Port Orange, 6.2 inches of rain were recorded flooding one house and 10 garage or porch structures, spokesman Ken Donahue said. No major issues or road closures were reported. Minor street flooding occurred Tuesday night but was gone by the next morning.
Officials in the city are also providing residents with free bags and dirt in two locations.
No reports of serious damage were reported in Orlando, where about three inches of rain fell. Water temporarily closed down the intersection of Timberleaf Blvd. and Poppy Avenue Wednesday morning.
At Orlando International Airport, 2.75 inches of rain were measured as of midnight, setting a new record for Nov. 25. The old record was 1.44 inches set in 1972.
Daytona Beach International Airport also set a new record of 6.22 inches for Nov. 25, beating its old record of 2.43 from 1972.
As of 6 a.m., the mercury read 72 degrees at the Orlando International Airport.
By 5 p.m., temperatures will fall to 58 degrees.
Wind gusts up to 30 mph could make the region feel even cooler at times.
Meteorologists predict a low near 44 degrees for tonight as the rain begins to clear.
Floridians heading north to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states for Thanksgiving should prepare for travel delays as a nor'easter develops off the Gulf Coast.
The storm moving up the East Coast is expected to bring rain along coastal areas and snow farther inland, according to the National Weather Service.
Those staying in Florida for the holiday will enjoy a sunny day with a high near 67 degrees. It will be a bit windy, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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