Withlacoochee River

In Hernando County, the Withlacoochee River is finally starting to go down, but it’s going to take some time for floodwaters to recede. Last week, the river crested at almost 20 feet.

Record levels have also been recorded on the Hillsborough River, near Zephyrhills.

Hernando County is opening a shelter in Brooksville for people escaping the high water of the Withlacoochee River. Residents along the river, near Trilby…