Residents fear more flooding after 9 inches of rain

Flooded streets, yards and canals across The Acreage and nearby communities have residents worried that more rain forecast this weekend could worsen already dangerous conditions.

After roughly 9 inches of rain fell in parts of western Palm Beach County, drainage systems were overwhelmed, sending water into roads, swales and residential properties.

“It’s a mess. It’s a mess,” resident Debby Duprey said as water from a nearby canal pushed toward her home. “The canal is coming right into our yard.”…

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