Winter Springs Pre-Storm Checklist: How Our City is Preparing for Hurricane Season

With hurricane season upon us, proactive storm preparation is critical for keeping Winter Springs safe. While residents prepare their homes, the City’s public works and stormwater teams are busy performing critical checks and cleanups throughout our stormwater management system to reduce flooding risks.

To ensure transparency and help residents stay informed, here’s the detailed Winter Springs Pre-Storm Checklist, highlighting key stormwater structures, outfalls, culverts, and critical drainage areas that receive special attention during storm events:

Winter Springs Pre-Storm Event Checklist:

1. Outfall pipe discharge to Soldier’s Creek (off 868-870 Sheoah Circle).
2. Outfall tributary to Sheoah Creek near Highlands Clubhouse (NW of Sheoah Circle).
3. Outfall structure of Sheoah Creek into Highlands Pond.
4. Meadowbrook Drive and Elmwood Drive storm structure and nearby undeveloped area at power easement.
5. Lake Audubon outfall structure behind 611-613 Anhinga Road.
6. 24-inch CMP outfall pipe behind 214 Silver Sea Road, south of Lake Audubon.
7. 24-inch RCP outfall pipe north of Island Lake behind 200 Silver Sea Road.
8. 48-inch RCP outfall at Sheoah Park discharging to Island Lake.
9. 48-inch RCP canal/ditch at South Edgemon Avenue and South Flamingo Avenue.
10. Outfall weir structure and 48-inch RCP from South Flamingo Avenue to Moss Road.
11. Gee Creek crossing at Moss Road bridge near Moss Park.
12. Intersection of Moss Road and Dolphin Road.
13. Gee Creek crossing at S. Edgemon Road bridge by Lift Station 7W.
14. Gee Creek crossing at Murphy Road bridge near 608 Murphy Road.
15. Old Sanford Oviedo Road and Wade Street intersection—routine trash and debris removal.
16. Dual culverts (2–54″x72″) at Shore Road and Gee Creek, south of 212 Shore Road.
17. Culvert at Shore Road and unnamed creek near 647 Sailfish Road.
18. Outfall pipe at creek near 109/111 Lido Road.
19. Culvert at Alton Road and Gee Creek near 705 Alton Road.
20. Culvert at power easement and unnamed creek NW of Winding Hollow Blvd.
21. Drainage area at the east end of Alton Road.
22. Outfall pipe at creek near 239/241 Mockingbird Lane.
23. Outfall ditch at the east end of Sailfish Road, near 721/723 Sailfish Road.
24. Swale area at west end of Nature’s Way.
25. Storm structure at 656/658 Cheoy Lee Circle and adjacent swale area (654–662 Cheoy Lee Circle).
26. O’Day Drive pond outfall structure.
27. Storm structures from 715/717 Endeavour Drive to outfall at 718/720 Brooks Court.
28. Culvert pipe between 1027-1031 Winter Springs Blvd.
29. Culvert pipe between 1055/1061 Chokecherry Drive.
30. Culvert pipe between 1042-1046 Chokecherry Drive.
31. Storm structure at 1117/1118 Oscelot Trail.
32. Storm structures at 681/683 and 691/693 Benitawood Court and adjacent drainage easement.
33. 29″x45″ RCP and outfall ditch at Greenbriar Lane pond.
34. Dual 24-inch RCP culverts at Vista Willa Drive near Seminole Trail ditch, west of Eagles Watch.
35. Dual culverts (2–24″x80″ RCP) at 679-681 Vista Willa Drive.
36. Bear Creek crossing at Winter Springs Blvd, west of Chestnut Estates.
37. Storm inlet and yard drains at 1837/1839 Seneca Blvd.
38. Storm inlet on south side of Winter Springs Blvd opposite Seneca Blvd.
39. Winding Hollow ditch from East Power Easement to unnamed creek connection.

Staying Safe Together

As your City Commissioner, I encourage residents to be proactive and take steps to protect your homes, families, and properties during hurricane season. By maintaining and regularly inspecting these critical stormwater infrastructure points, our city reduces flood risks and enhances overall community safety.

If you have concerns about stormwater issues or see areas in need of attention, please reach out. Your safety is my top priority, and together we can keep Winter Springs prepared.

Stay safe and informed,

Victoria K. Bruce

Winter Springs Commissioner – District 2