When the flooding finally began to recede, Kendall noticed water marks as high as seven feet on the exteriors of homes. Longtime residents said they have never seen major flooding in the park before.

Residents have told Plymouth City Council that St Levan Park floods between one and 10 times each year. A kayaker has been photographed paddling across a flooded park following torrential rain.

Ocean Inlet Park ... flooding events because of its low elevation and inadequate drainage. County commissioners in November ...