While Hurricane Milton did not bring the citywide flooding devastation seen during 2022’s Tropical Storm Ian, some New Smyrna Beach residents are facing the same situation as the city continues the recovery process.
Despite less flooding from Milton’s 13 inches of rain, neighborhoods north of State Road 44 on the west side of the city, such as Ellison Acres and Pine Island, were some of the areas that saw more localized flooding.
Many of those residents relayed their struggles during the City Commission meeting Tuesday night, when city officials brought numbers and updates related to Milton’s effects and the ongoing recovery efforts…