BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Before Helene arrived in Florida, water levels were already high around some parts of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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The storm pushed water over several roads causing flooding and erosion issues.
Repairs were just completed on the Haulover Canal Access Road yesterday.
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But there are still several road closures.
Park Ranger Courtney Johnson showed us the damage on Catfish Creek Loop this afternoon, where crews were repairing washouts.
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Gator Creek Road is also closed, but crews are making progress.
Visitors can access Black Point Wildlife Drive, Biolab Road, and Dummits Cove Road.
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