Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Florida, September 1 to 6, 2016

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In Pinellas County, the highest sustained wind speed recorded was 51 knots, with a peak gust of 68 knots in the afternoon of the 1st at a home weather station at Indian Shores Beach. Storm total rainfall ranged from 6 to 20 inches between the 31st and the 2nd, with the highest value recorded of 22.11 inches at the CWOP station 1 mile SSE Baskin. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 4 feet above normal high tide. At Clearwater Beach, the peak surge was 4.41 feet on the evening of the first, and when added to the normal astronomical tide cycle, the highest storm tide was 3.99 feet NAVD88 of total water. The total damage from Hermine in Pinellas County was estimated to be $7.3 million, which includes $4 million from coastal flooding, $2.3 million from inland flooding, and $1 million from wind damage. Combining all damage sources, a total of 867 residential properties had minor or affected damage, 3 had major damage, and 5 were reported destroyed in Pinellas county.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In Manatee County, the highest sustained wind speed recorded was 36 knots, with a peak gust of 47 knots in the afternoon of the 1st at the ASOS at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Storm total rainfall ranged from 5 to 10 inches between the 31st and the 2nd, with the highest value recorded of 9.82 inches at the CoCoRaHS station 2 NNW Willow Oak. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 3 feet above normal high tide.

Wind gusts damaged multiple roofs and lanais in Bradenton and Ellenton. Rising flood also waters caused numerous homes in Bradenton to be evacuated.

In total, Manatee County Emergency Management reported 72 homes sustained minor damage, 21 had major damage, and no homes were destroyed. Damage totaled $5.1 million, which includes $4.25 million in beach erosion/coastal flooding, $500,000 in wind damage, and $350,000 in inland flooding.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Sarasota County, the highest wind gust recorded was 36 knots in the evening of the 1st at C-MAN station at Venice. Storm total rainfall ranged from 4 to 7 inches, with the highest value recorded of 6.88 inches at CWOP station in South Sarasota. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 3 feet above normal high tide.

Sarasota County Emergency Management reported that 34 properties had affected damage, and 1 had minor damage. In total, damage was estimated at $4.75 million, which includes $4 million in beach erosion to Lido Beach and Turtle Beach, $500,000 in wind damage, and $250,000 in flood damage.

Heavy rain from Hurricane Hermine fell across Pinellas County, with the three day total rainfall ranging from 6 to 20 inches. The highest rain accumulation recorded during the event was 22.11 inches at the CWOP station 1 mile SSE Baskin. The rain caused widespread street flooding and was reported to have inundated numerous homes and businesses. Damage from the flooding was roughly estimated to total $2.3 million.

Heavy rain from Hurricane Hermine fell across Manatee County, with the three day total rainfall ranging from 5 to 10 inches. The highest rain accumulation recorded during the event was 9.82 inches at the CoCoRaHS station 1 mile west of Palmetto. The rain caused widespread street flooding across the eastern half of the county, and rising flood waters also caused numerous homes in Bradenton to be evacuated. Damage from the flooding was roughly estimated to total $350,000.

Heavy rain from Hurricane Hermine fell across Sarasota County, with the three day total rainfall ranging from 4 to 7 inches. The highest rain accumulation recorded during the event was 6.88 inches at the CWOP station in South Sarasota. The rain caused widespread street flooding across the eastern half of the county, and flood waters caused some residents to evacuate from their homes in Sarasota. Total damage from flooding was roughly estimated at $250,000.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Pasco County, storm total rainfall ranged from 6 to 12 inches, with the highest value recorded of 11.04 inches at the USGS gauge at Lake Worrell Outfall. Storm surge generally ranged from 3 to 5 feet above normal high tide.

Most of the damage in Pasco County was caused by river flooding along the Anclote River. In total, 2,672 properties were impacted, with 1,565 homes with minor damage, 305 homes with major damage, and 7 homes destroyed. In total, damage from the flooding was estimated to be $89 million.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal Hillsborough County, the highest wind gust recorded was 50 knots on the morning of the 2nd at Old Port Tampa. Storm total rainfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches, with the highest value recorded of 9.11 inches at the USGS station near Oldsdmar. Storm surge generally ranged from 1 to 2 feet above normal high tide. At McKay Bay Entrance, the peak surge was 1.09 feet in the evening of the 1st, and when added to the normal astronomical tide cycle, the highest storm tide was 4.15 feet NAVD88 of total water.

Hillsborough County Emergency Management found 8 homes sustained minor damage, 7 homes had major damage, and 9 homes were destroyed. Damage was estimated at $800,000, mostly from wind damage.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In inland portions of Hillsborough County, the highest wind gust recorded was 35 knots on the evening of the 1st at the AWOS stations at both Plant City Airport and Tampa Executive Airport. Storm total rainfall ranged from 5 to 7 inches, with the highest value recorded of 6.99 inches at the CWOP station 4 miles southeast of Odessa.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In inland portions of Manatee County, storm total rainfall ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Hernando County, storm surge generally ranged from 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide.

Damage in Hernando County was mostly caused by the storm surge, totaling an estimated $7,800,000, with 128 properties with minor damage, and 65 with major damage.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In inland portions of Pasco County, storm total rainfall ranged from 2 to 8 inches, with the highest value recorded of 7.36 inches at the CWOP station at Land O' Lakes.

Wind gusts knocked down power lines and trees in Zephyrhills on the evening of the 1st.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Levy County, the highest sustained wind speed recorded was 40 knots at the C-MAN station at Cedar Key. The highest wind gust recorded was 52 knots at the NOS station at Cedar Key in the evening of the 1st. Storm total rainfall ranged from 5 to 10 inches, with the highest value recorded of 9.22 inches at the USGS station Suwannee 15SW. Storm surge generally ranged from 6 to 8 feet above normal high tide. At Cedar Key, the peak surge was 7.5 feet late in the evening of the 1st. When added to the normal astronomical tide cycle, the storm tide was 7.64 feet NAVD88. Damage in Levy County was primarily caused by the storm surge, with 51 structures sustaining minor damage, 68 with major damage, and 1 destroyed. The surge damaged totaled an estimated $2.1 million.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In Coastal Citrus County, the highest wind gust recorded was 47 knots late in the evening of the 2nd at the CWOP station 1 mile north of Beverly Hills. Storm total rainfall ranged from 3 to 7 inches, with the highest value recorded of 6.92 inches at the CWOP station 2 miles northeast of Chassahowitzka. Storm surge generally ranged from 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide.

Damage in Citrus County was mostly caused by the storm surge. Damage was estimated at $102,000,000, with 743 properties with minor damage and 531 with major damage.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In inland portions of Hernando County, the highest wind gust recorded was 46 knots on the morning of the 2nd at the ASOS at Hernando County Airport. Storm total rainfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches, with the highest value recorded of 5.83 inches at the CoCoRaHS station 2 miles east of Spring Hill.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In Sumter County, wind gusts knocked down numerous trees and power lines, and caused minor damage to at least 4 homes. Damage cost was roughly estimated at $400,000, the majority of which was damage to the power grid.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In Polk County, the highest wind gust recorded was 43 knots early on the morning of the 2nd at the CWOP station 3 NNW Kathleen. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2 to 7 inches, with the highest value recorded of 6.92 inches at the CoCoRaHS station 2 NNW Willow Oak.

On the afternoon of the 1st, wind gusts knocked over a tree onto a house.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Charlotte County, the highest wind gust recorded was 38 knots on the evening of the 1st at the ASOS at Charlotte County Airport. Storm total rainfall ranged from 3 to 7 inches, with the highest value recorded of 6.83 inches at the CoCoRaHS 3 W Charlotte Beach.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In coastal portions of Lee County, the highest wind gust recorded was 42 knots on the evening of the 1st at the WeatherFlow station 2 miles south of Boca Grande.

Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th. Hurricane Hermine made landfall just east of St. Marks, Florida around 0130EDT on September 2 as a Category 1 Hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 982 mb, and maximum sustained winds estimated at 70 knots (80 MPH). Heavy rainfall over West-Central and Southwest Florida began on August 31 and continued through September 2, with as much as 20 inches of rain falling in some locations. River flooding from this heavy rain impacted some areas through September 6th. Storm surge generally ranged from 2 to 7 feet above normal high tide, with the highest storm surge value recorded of 7.5 feet at Cedar Key. The collective effects of Hurricane Hermine during the period of September 1-6 resulted in just over $219M in property damage, and no fatalities or injuries across West-Central and Southwest Florida.

In inland portions of Lee County, the highest wind gust recorded was 38 knots on the evening of the 1st at the ASOS station at Fort Myers-Page Field.

In Levy County, storm surge generally ranged from 6 to 8 feet above normal high tide. At Cedar Key, the peak surge was 7.5 feet late in the evening of the 1st. When added to the normal astronomical tide cycle, the storm tide was 7.64 feet NAVD88. Surge was 5 to 8 feet MSL (4.7 to 7.5 feet NAVD88) from 2000 EST on the 1st through 0430 EST on the 2nd. The storm tide flooded over 40 homes and businesses located in the west end of Yankeetown. Levy County Emergency Management tabulated the damage at $2,105,883, with 51 structures sustaining minor damage, 68 with major damage, and 1 destroyed.

In Citrus County, storm surge generally ranged from 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide. Damage was estimated at $102,000,000, with 743 properties with minor damage, and 531 with major damage. There was 2 feet of water on Highway U.S. 19 in Crystal River near Kings Bay.

In Hernando County, storm surge generally ranged from 4 to 6 feet above normal high tide. Damage was estimated at $7,800,000, with 128 properties with minor damage, and 65 with major damage. The storm tide flooded roads and stranded about 975 households in the Hernando Beach community, some of which called 911 to be rescued.

At Clearwater Beach, the peak surge was 4.41 feet on the evening of the 1st, and when added to the normal astronomical tide cycle, the highest storm tide was 3.99 feet NAVD88 of total water. Beach erosion from the surge caused an estimated $4 million in damages.

Storm surge along Manatee County Beaches generally only reached 2-3 feet above normal high tide, but was estimated to cause $4.25 million in damage from beach erosion.

Storm surge along Sarasota County Beaches generally only reached 2-3 feet above normal high tide, but was estimated to cause $4 million in damage from beach erosion at Lido Beach and Turtle Beach.

Heavy rains, mostly from Hurricane Hermine brought the Anclote River at Elfers into major flood stage, cresting at 25.08 feet at 1830EST on the 3rd. The river was in moderate or major flood stage from 0400EST on the 3rd through 0100EST on the 6th. In total, 2,672 properties were impacted, with 1,565 homes with minor damage, 305 homes with major damage, and 7 homes destroyed. In total, damage from the flooding was estimated to be $89 million.