Brooksville, Florida. – flooding of Hurricane Milton is ongoing and as of October 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the river Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to peak soon.

The river is expected to crest on Thursday, reaching 19.5 feet, more than seven feet above flood stage.

communities along the Withlacoochee They have been under an evacuation order for several days as flooding has significantly affected the communities of Trilby, Croom and Ridge Manor.

REGARD: Linemen wade after Milton in waist-deep water

John Nichols, a Ridge Manor resident, said he is watching the water levels closely Withlacoochee River.

“I keep an eye on the water. I check it every morning. I check it in the evenings and just try to decide if I need to call someone to help me get some stuff out or not,” Nichols said. “I’m in a much better situation.”

Nichols said he is in a better situation than some of his neighbors.

“My neighbor here, she’s never had water in her yard,” Nichols said.

The River flooding Concerns continued a week after Hurricane Milton dumped about ten inches of rain on the land Hernando County Area.

A portion of US 301 remains underwater and is closed near State Road 50.

The county built a temporary access road near a Walmart distribution center to make it easier for residents to evacuate the area.

READ MORE: A Florida lineman has been hailed a “hurricane hero” after he smashed the windshield to save car crash victims

Hernando County Emergency Management Director David DeCarlo said the flooding of the Withlacoochee River was nearly unprecedented.

“These are historic flood levels that we are seeing right now. We haven’t seen that since the 1930s,” DeCarlo said. “This is unprecedented. Many people have never experienced flooding like this before. We want everyone to be safe.”

DeCarlo said Withlacoochee River Electric crews went out by boat to check and disconnect homes Performance if there is a potential fire hazard.

The Enrichment Center at 800 John Gary Grubbs Boulevard in Brooksville provides housing for displaced residents. DeCarlo said there were 46 people there Wednesday morning.

Stay connected to FOX 13 TAMPA: