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    Flooding in Milton prompts Bunnell to issue an emergency water warning

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    (This story has been updated with new information and photos)

    At 5 a.m., Hurricane Milton passed off the east coast of Florida, but still lashed part of the state with hurricane-force winds and rain.

    The storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and was moving northeast at 20 mph (30 km/h). High winds and heavy rain were still felt in Volusia and Flagler counties.

    In Volusia there is a curfew until at least 8 a.m. and in Flagler until at least 7:30 a.m.

    Check here for updates on Thursday as the storm moves out of the state and damage reports come in.

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    7:21 am Flooding from Hurricane Milton is putting strain on the city of Bunnell’s sewer system, lift stations and wastewater plant, according to a Facebook post from the city. That is why the city asks every resident and business to save water.

    “To help the canal systems, slow flooding and support operations at the wastewater treatment plant, we need your help,” the city said. “Please save water by not doing laundry, limit showering, don’t run the dishwasher and flush when necessary. Every drop we can keep out of the drain helps!!!”

    –Sheldon Gardner

    7:08 am High tide rescue crews responded to calls in South Daytona this morning, according to a Facebook post from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. No further details were provided.

    The sheriff’s office urged people to stay off the roads as conditions in Volusia County are dangerous.

    The sheriff’s office also posted video of Sheriff Mike Chitwood touring the county Thursday morning.

    “Throughout Volusia, there were many downed tree limbs, rain was still falling and many streets had standing water,” the sheriff’s office said. “Please continue to shelter in place. Please note that the curfew will remain in effect until at least 8 a.m. Thursday morning.”

    –Sheldon Gardner

    6:42 am Thousands of customers are without power in Volusia-Flagler.

    According to findenergy.com, Flagler County had 50,053 customers without power as of 6:16 a.m., while Volusia County had 149,825 customers without power.

    –Sheldon Gardner

    6:28 am Those with storm-related questions in Volusia County can call the Citizens Information Center at 866-345-0345. The hotline is open 24 hours a day until further notice.

    –Sheldon Gardner

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    Hurricane Milton is sending strong winds to the Port Orange subdivision

    The Skylake subdivision in Port Orange experienced heavy winds and rain Thursday morning from Hurricane Milton

    6 hours Flooding and high winds are still a problem in east-central Florida, and gusts of 50 to 70 miles per hour or more are still being felt. A flash flood warning is in effect in Volusia County until 6 a.m., along with a hurricane warning and a flood warning until 8 p.m. A storm surge warning is in force in coastal areas.

    Flagler County is still under a hurricane warning. A flash flood warning is in effect until 8am, and a flood warning is in force until this evening. A storm surge warning still applies to coastal areas.

    –Sheldon Gardner

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