Weatherstone HOA leader urges county for flood resolution after repeated disasters

In a recent meeting of the Warren County Fiscal Court, significant concerns were raised regarding the ongoing flooding issues faced by residents of the Weatherstone Subdivision. Ladanna Froach, president of the subdivision's homeowners association, presented a compelling case on behalf of the 132 families affected by repeated flooding events, highlighting the inadequacies of the stormwater management system in place.

Froach recounted the subdivision's first major flood in March 2021, which was initially deemed a "100-year flood," suggesting that such an event would not occur again. However, the subdivision experienced further flooding in February 2025, prompting residents to question the effectiveness of the stormwater drainage and retention systems. Despite assurances from public works officials that the retention area was in good condition, the recurrence of flooding raised alarms about the design and approval process of the subdivision.

The homeowners association has been proactive in maintaining the retention area, yet the flooding has caused extensive damage to private property and infrastructure. Froach pointed out that a temporary gravel road installed by county officials for emergency access exacerbated the damage, leaving residents frustrated and seeking accountability.

A critical point of contention was the involvement of an engineering trainee in the approval of the subdivision's stormwater management plan. Froach questioned how a development could be sanctioned with revisions made by someone who had not yet achieved full professional certification. This revelation has led to calls for a thorough review of the planning and zoning processes that allowed the subdivision to be developed despite known flooding risks.

The residents of Weatherstone Subdivision are now demanding a concrete, long-term solution to their flooding problems, as well as assurances that the county is taking steps toward permanent remediation. The meeting underscored the urgent need for effective stormwater management strategies to protect the community from future flooding and to restore residents' confidence in local governance.

As the county considers the residents' requests, the implications of this situation extend beyond Weatherstone, highlighting the importance of rigorous planning and oversight in development projects to prevent similar issues in the future. The fiscal court's response to these concerns will be closely watched by both the affected families and the broader Warren County community.