Right now, parts are of Central Florida are dealing with the aftermath of storms and heavy rains from Tuesday.

Many residents are dealing with flooding, with Volusia County being one of the areas that was hardest hit.

Sandbags guarded numerous homes after heavy rains caused waters to rise, but the cold, bitter wind isn't helping residents clean up while non-stop rain took its toll on a New Smyrna Beach neighborhood on Cedar Avenue.

Some yards look like ponds; with flooded streets making for dangerous driving conditions.

Matt Wilson was just one homeowner with damage in his home, where nearly a foot of flood waters reached his back bedroom and kitchen Tuesday.

"I started scrambling because it was coming through the baseboard, and it came up all the way to the living room. This time, it was pretty bad," said Wilson.

Matt says his home, which sits in an low-lying area just a few blocks from the ocean, has flooded before.

The neighborhood at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Church Street in Port Orange saw some flooding Tuesday. Neighbors told News 13 they recently experienced the same problem when their streets and some homes were flooded in September.

“We had to stay in a hotel for seven days we had to get help from the American Red Cross for our family. We had water in the house; we’re just now recovering,” said Jenna Roshia, Port Orange resident.

It's because of September's flooding, New Smyrna Beach workers started working early Tuesday, preparing for the storm.

But despite those plans, some homes flooded and streets still have standing floodwaters, which has city leaders talking about buying up homes in flood prone zones to control flooding.

MaryAnn Tomarelli has lived in her home for more than 50 years, but only recently started seeing flooded homes and streets in her neighborhood.

She says she now holds her breath when she sees the water rising, like it did again Tuesday.

"It's pretty scary cause I don't have flood insurance. I guess I should get it." said Homeowner MaryAnn Tomarelli

New Smyrna Beach has flood issues both on the beachside and on the mainland, where MaryAnn's home is.

The neighborhood near the airport had major flooding in September, but only minimal flooding Tuesday night because workers 

were out in anticipation of torrential downpours.

"We did not predict it to be that bad, but I think it paid put for us to be proactive and be out there ahead of the game." said assistant city manager, Khalid Resheidat.

To stay ahead of the game, city leaders approved the purchase of several homes in the flood prone zone.

The city has not identified just how many, or which homes will be acquired.

"Most likely we'll demolish these properties and turn them into an open space or retention area."said Resheidat.

"No, I would not sell my home, I would hope for storm sewers." said Tomarelli.

One home on the city’s beachside flooded Tuesday night.

And it’s that area where the city is in the process of upgrading its drainage system right now, hoping to eliminate flood scenes in the future.

People who live in Port Orange also saw some flooding Tuesday.  But because the city also prepared in advance, they did not have the extensive damage they saw during September’s flooding.

Neighbors say they want the city to do a total storm system upgrade so the city does not flood again.

“The city really needs to step up their game and figure out what they’re going to do here, because this is a major area of devastation every time it rains,” said Roshia.

This time, neighbors sandbagged and then put their faith in Port Orange Public Works Department, though some yards still contain up to 5 and 6 inches of rain.

A troubling time for those in the area who are trying to be thankful for what they have, just a day before Thanksgiving.