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Lakeland mobile home community suffers damage after recent storm

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LAKELAND, Fla. — One mobile home community is already feeling the impact of rainy season after a thunderstorm hit Lakeland on June 10.


What You Need To Know

  • A severe thunderstorm on June 10 caused multiple roofs to collapse in a Lakeland mobile home community
  • Resident David Grubbs and his family were inside when the roof caved in but were unharmed, as the collapse affected unoccupied rooms
  • Grubbs said he was concerned about the months ahead, emphasizing that residents like him are bracing for more severe weather as hurricane season begins


Several roofs caved in at Lake Deeson Village following the storm. Resident David Grubbs said he didn’t notice the damage to his mobile home until Spectrum News knocked on his door.

Grubbs was inside with his family when heavy winds and rain swept through the Lakeland area.

He said he heard a loud sound but thought it was just the front door. Fortunately, he says the roof collapsed into two rooms that weren’t occupied.

“I guess we got lucky. I guess very lucky. I’m so happy,” he said.

The Florida native says the damage is similar to what he experienced during Hurricane Milton. He says Rebuild Florida replaced his family’s trailer shortly after that storm, and he believes they’ll do it again. But he’s concerned, as this is just the start of hurricane season.

“Anything can happen. This is a crazy world we live in,” he said. “You can’t tell with hurricanes. Hurricanes are crazy. They kind of have a mind of their own.”

Grubbs said he understands that storm damage comes with the territory when living in Florida. He’s confident he and his loved ones will be able to weather whatever lies ahead — like they’ve done many times before.

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Alexis Jones

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