Florida, 2024

Flash Flooding and Flood in Florida, April 10 to 17, 2024

April 10 to 17, 2024 · NWS TAE · 90 events in 14 counties and zones

A major flash flood event occurred across portions of the Florida big bend and southern Georgia during the late night hours of April 10th through the early morning hours of April 11th. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell with localized higher amounts, particularly over Tallahassee.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$3.8 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
90

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS TAE wrote it up.

A major flash flood event occurred across portions of the Florida big bend and southern Georgia during the late night hours of April 10th through the early morning hours of April 11th. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell with localized higher amounts, particularly over Tallahassee. This resulted in rapid water rises across Tallahassee with numerous cars and structures flooded. Several million dollars in flood damage occurred. The Godby High School campus was flooded in Tallahassee, resulting in at least $250K in damage just to that school. Surrounding rural areas of the Florida big bend and southern Georgia also saw numerous flooded roadways. The Lowndes County, GA area including Valdosta saw at least 70 locations with water covering roadways. The primary cause of the event was a slow moving line of thunderstorms that trained repeatedly over the same locations.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 10, 2:16 PM CST, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 10, 2:16 PM CST, 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
416 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY...

.NEAR TERM...
(Through Thursday)
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

Near: A large mid-upper trough will continue progressing across the
southeast with an attendant surface low currently situated over
western MS. This low should begin occluding to the northeast through
the remainder of today. Southeasterly flow is persisting and will
continue through the duration of the event advecting deep moisture
across the area. As the low occludes, a cold front will extend into
the CWA and serve as the primary forcing mechanism for storms
beginning this afternoon lasting through tomorrow afternoon. Two
rounds of severe are possible with this setup with the first being
the QLCS propagating toward our area and the second occurring
Thursday morning through the afternoon.

For the first part of this system beginning momentarily, the low-
level jet will continue strengthening as the upper trough amplifies
with 850mb winds reaching 70+kts. This will increase bulk shear
substantially across the area with values reaching 60-70kts out of
the west-southwest. Notably large looping hodographs are evident
across the area with high SRH nearing 400m2s2, perhaps higher
locally if surface winds remain out of the southeast. The main
caveat with this setup is instability with MLCAPE values seemingly
struggling to reach 500J/kg as a result of cooler midlevels. Sine
cloud breaks are evident, indicating that instability could rebound
somewhat ahead of the line. Regardless, a high-shear low-CAPE event
appears likely as low-level streamwiseness of the hodographs (0-3km)
is quite textbook, resulting in a tornado threat for the majority of
the area despite meager buoyancy. A couple strong tornadoes (EF-2+)
are also possible across our SE AL and FL Panhandle counties. A
damaging wind threat is also likely given the strong low-level wind
field with this system.

Storms will then dissipate as a brief lull in the LLJ takes place
before ramping up once again with 850mb winds in excess of 70kts as
the cold front traverses the area early tomorrow morning. Storms
will then reinvigorate along the cold front, perhaps maintaining
semi-discrete features as westerly effective shear in excess of
55kts overspreads the region. It appears that a frontal feature will
be lifting over the FL Panhandle and Big Bend as the MCS to the
north dissipates, resulting in instability increasing with MLCAPE
reaching around 1000-1500J/kg and SRH reaching around 400m2s2. This
is indicative of an increasing tornado threat, some possibly strong
(EF-2+), with a particular emphasis for our westernmost FL Panhandle
counties west of the Apalachicola River. A damaging wind threat and
perhaps some hail is also possible as lapse rates steepen with a
push of cooler air aloft steepening lapse rates.

A failure mode exists with the second round of storms. If the
antecedent convection to the north over our SE AL and SW GA counties
produce stronger outflow than forecast, the air farther south may
stabilize enough inland to inhibit convection substantially.
Regardless, an all-hazards threat exists across all of our counties
this afternoon through tomorrow afternoon, especially for our SE AL
and FL Panhandle counties.

WPC currently has all of our SE AL counties, portions of our SW
GA counties, FL Panhandle counties, and portions of our inland FL
Big Bend counties outlined in a Moderate Risk (3/4) for excessive
rainfall with nearly all of our CWA outlined in a Slight Risk
(2/4) for excessive rainfall, excluding the easternmost FL Big
Bend. More on this below in the Hydrology section.

Overnight lows will drop into the mid to upper 60s with highs
tomorrow in the upper 70s to low 80s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Thursday night through Friday night)
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

Cold front and upper low exits eastward Thursday night with
surface high pressure translating from east Texas into southern
Alabama by Friday night. Decreasing clouds are on tap Thursday
night with sunshine plentiful Friday. Highs will be in the
mid/upper 70s Friday and lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s each
morning.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

Surface high pressure slides off the east coast this weekend while
mid level ridging builds across the eastern third of the US in
response to an upper low racing over the desert southwest at the
beginning of the next work week. Mid level flow will remain mostly
from the northwest, despite a mid level trough moving across the
midwest. The strength of the ridge will deflect the trough to the
north leaving fairly tranquil conditions in the extended. High
temperatures will reach for the mid/upper 80s early next week and
lows will bottom into the mid/upper 50s.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 115 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

A strong storm system will enter the area this afternoon
through evening bringing MVFR to IFR conditions to all sites this
evening beginning with KDHN and KECP. Ceilings will reach IFR across
all sites around 00Z. Thunderstorms are expected periodically at all
sites and have added TEMPO's to encapsulate the timing as confidence
has grown. Strong winds are also expected to prevail across all
sites through this TAF period with gusts near 30kts likely.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is currently moving along
the southern Alabama Gulf coast into the coastal waters and is
moving eastward around 40 knots and is expected to reach our
coastal waters towards late afternoon west of Mexico Beach.
Strong winds, frequent lightning, and isolated waterspouts are
possible.

Southeast to south winds increase tonight in advance of a
vigorous cold frontal passage on Thursday. Southerlies are likely
to peak as gales tonight and early Thursday, or at least exhibit
frequent gale-force gusts. Following the cold frontal passage on
Thursday, a shift to strong westerlies is expected. Winds will
start to decrease on Thursday night, but it will take until
Saturday or Saturday night for the churned-up Gulf waters to
settle down. High pressure will pass east across the waters on
Saturday night.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

Storms are expected to exit the area by tomorrow afternoon
leaving a wetting rain behind. Following the passage of a cold
front, transport winds 25-30mph out of the west will overspread the
region tomorrow with mixing heights reaching up to 5000ft. This will
yield high to very high dispersions areawide tomorrow afternoon.
High dispersions areawide are also possible on Friday as elevated
transport winds persist out of the northwest. MinRH will drop to
around 40-60% tomorrow afternoon with 30-50% possible Friday.
Otherwise, there are no fire concerns at this time.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 149 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

Potentially significant flash flood event expected to unfold
across the region this evening and into Thursday. Model guidance
has been fairly consistent in showing a corridor of 4-6 inches of
rain from the Florida Panhandle northeastward into Southwestern
Georgia. Isolated heavier amounts are anticipated to be as high as
8-9 inches in some spots, which if falling urban areas would lead
to considerable flash flooding. While these rainfall amounts are
most likely across the western half of the region, lighter amounts
of 2-4 inches are expected mainly east of the Flint/Ochlockonee
River basins and could still produce localized flash flooding. For
this reason nearly the entire region is under a flood watch.

In addition to the flash flood threat, riverine flooding will occur
in the days ahead. Should the widespread QPF verify, then we'd be
looking at the potential for moderate river flooding on our flashier
river basins like the Pea and Choctawhatchee Rivers in SE Alabama
and the Kinchafoonee Creek in Lee County GA. Depending on where the
rainfall develops further east, we could see minor riverine flooding
in the Ochlockonee, Apalachicola, and Withlacoochee Rivers as well.

For coastal flooding, opted to issue a coastal flood warning from
Wakulla County eastward to Dixie County. The tide around 4 am ET
Thursday morning is not quite aligned with the peak surge, so with
it being a bit offset, water levels may not get quite as high as
possible, but the strong winds behind the squall line will be
sufficient to produce enough surge combined with a higher high tide
around 2 pm ET to produce water levels of 2 to 4 feet above normally
dry ground within the warning area. A coastal flood advisory has
been issued for areas in Franklin County where water levels should
be slightly less.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is requested. Spotters should safely report
significant weather conditions and/or damage by calling the
office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   66  80  54  77 / 100  80   0   0
Panama City   66  74  58  74 /  90  20   0   0
Dothan        65  75  51  74 / 100  10   0   0
Albany        66  78  52  74 /  90  60   0   0
Valdosta      68  81  54  76 /  80  90   0   0
Cross City    66  77  55  77 /  30  90   0   0
Apalachicola  67  74  59  72 /  90  60   0   0

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for FLZ007>019-026>028-
     108-112-114-115-118-127-128.

     Wind Advisory from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT
     /1 PM CDT/ Thursday for FLZ011-013-016>019-026.

     Wind Advisory from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 AM EDT
     /10 AM CDT/ Thursday for FLZ007>010-012-014-015-027-114-115-
     118-127.

     Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday for FLZ028-029-034-
     128-134.

     High Rip Current Risk through late Friday night for FLZ108-112-
     114-115.

     High Surf Advisory until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday for FLZ108-
     112-114.

     Wind Advisory until 10 AM CDT Thursday for FLZ108-112.

     Coastal Flood Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
     Thursday for FLZ115.

     High Surf Advisory from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday for FLZ115.

     Coastal Flood Warning from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
     Thursday for FLZ118-127-128-134.

GA...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for GAZ120>131-142>148-
     155>161.

     Wind Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Thursday for
     GAZ123-125-127>131-142>148-155>161.

AL...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for ALZ065>069.

     Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Thursday for
     ALZ068-069.

GM...Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Thursday for
     GMZ730-755-765-775.

     Gale Warning until 10 AM CDT Thursday for GMZ750-752-770-772.

&&

NEAR TERM...Worster
SHORT TERM...Scholl
LONG TERM....Scholl
AVIATION...Worster
MARINE...Scholl
FIRE WEATHER...Worster
HYDROLOGY...Godsey

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 10, 1:32 PM CST, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
332 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0321 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Choctaw Beach     30.48N 86.33W
04/10/2024  M42 MPH          Walton             FL   Mesonet

            Choctaw Beach weatherstem gusted to 42 mph.

&&

IG3
Local storm report, Apr 10, 1:39 PM CST, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
339 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0330 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NE West Bay           30.35N 85.80W
04/10/2024  M46 MPH          Bay                FL   ASOS

            KECP gusted to 46 mph.

&&

IG3
Local storm report, Apr 10, 2:05 PM CST, 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
405 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0400 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Magnolia Beach      30.19N 85.73W
04/10/2024  M53 MPH          Bay                FL   Mesonet

            Gulf Coast State College weatherstem gusted
            to 53 mph.

&&

IG3
Local storm report, Apr 10, 2:08 PM CST, 37 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
408 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0358 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 E Saint Andrews State 30.13N 85.72W
04/10/2024  M48 MPH          GMZ750             FL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XSTA St. Andrew Bay.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 10, 2:14 PM CST, 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
414 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0409 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 WNW Blue Mountain Bea 30.35N 86.23W
04/10/2024  M42 MPH          Walton             FL   Mesonet

            Ed Walline Beach Access gusted to 42 mph.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 10, 2:18 PM CST, 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
418 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0356 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 NE West Bay           30.35N 85.80W
04/10/2024  M54 MPH          Bay                FL   ASOS

            ASOS station KECP Panama City.

&&

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 53 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:44 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

61 flash flood, 28 thunderstorm wind, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
April 10, 2:45 PM CST
Where
Holmes County, 1.38 mi S of Tendil Crossing
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.940, -85.580

A tree was blown down at Underwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
April 10, 2:45 PM CST
Where
Holmes County, 0.69 mi S of Prosperity
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.840, -85.940

A tree was blown down along Highway 181 North.

Thunderstorm Wind, Walton

When
April 10, 3:40 PM CST
Where
Walton County, 3.06 mi ENE of Santa Rosa Beach
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
30.390, -86.170

Power lines were blown down and the Clyde B Wells Bridge was shut down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
April 10, 3:55 PM CST
Where
Jackson County, 2.25 mi SE of Graceville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.930, -85.480

A tree was blown down at Everett Road and Peanut Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
April 10, 4:00 PM CST
Where
Jackson County, Simsville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.680, -85.170

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bay

When
April 10, 4:37 PM CST
Where
Bay County, 0.69 mi N of Gulf Resort Beach
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.230, -85.890

The public estimated winds near 60 mph.

Flash Flood, Bay

When
April 10, 6:40 PM CST to 9:45 PM CST
Where
Bay County, 1.38 mi ESE of Gulf Resort Beach to 1.04 mi ENE of Gulf Resort Beach
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.210, -85.870

Water was over the road near a construction site along Front Beach Road.

Flash Flood, Holmes

When
April 10, 7:30 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where
Holmes County, 1.32 mi NNW of Bonifay to 0.6 mi NNE of Bonifay
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.798, -85.688

Water was over roadways in the Bonifay area.

Flash Flood, Jackson

When
April 10, 7:33 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where
Jackson County, 1.5 mi NNE of Graceville to 0.98 mi WSW of Browntown
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.970, -85.500

Water was over portions of Sanders Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
April 11, 12:00 AM EST
Where
Franklin County, (Aaf)apalachicola Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
29.720, -85.020

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 12:55 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.91 mi ENE of Orchard Pond
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.600, -84.290

A tree was blown down at N Meridian and Arthur Dickey Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.79 mi W of Tallahassee Mall
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.470, -84.320

A tree was blown down at Hartsfield Road and Vincent Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:01 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.75 mi ESE of Concord
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
30.530, -84.000

A tree was blown down and blocked Highway 90 and Valley View Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wakulla

When
April 11, 1:05 AM EST
Where
Wakulla County, 0.6 mi E of Bethel
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
30.250, -84.310

A tree was blown down on Wakulla Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wakulla

When
April 11, 1:05 AM EST
Where
Wakulla County, 3.51 mi N of Sopchoppy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
30.110, -84.490

A tree was blown down on Oak Park Road halfway to Sopchoppy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
April 11, 1:10 AM EST
Where
Franklin County, 1.38 mi S of Bald Point
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
29.920, -84.340

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:10 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.38 mi ENE of Killearn Estates
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.520, -84.200

A tree was blown down at Centerville Road and Killala Way.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:10 AM EST
Where
Leon County, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.450, -84.260

A tree was blown down at Mahan Dr and N Magnolia Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:15 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.6 mi E of Tallahassee Mall
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
30.470, -84.280

A tree was blown down at Meridian Road and John Knox Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:15 AM EST
Where
Leon County, Governors Square Mall
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
30.430, -84.250

Multiple trees were blown down near Blairstone and Old St Augustine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leon

When
April 11, 1:15 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.26 mi SE of Concord
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.530, -84.010

A tree was blown down at Mahan Dr and Schaffer Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wakulla

When
April 11, 1:15 AM EST
Where
Wakulla County, 1.92 mi ENE of Wakulla Springs
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
30.240, -84.270

A tree was blown down on Highway 267 by the Slough Bridge.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.26 mi NE of Orchard Pond to 2.76 mi WNW of Miccosukee
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3.0 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.610, -84.290

Major flash flooding occurred across Tallahassee and surrounding areas of Leon county. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell in just 6 hours. Numerous roads were flooded and closed with water rescues occurring out of flooded cars and homes that were surrounded by water. In total, 1 structure was deemed destroyed, 2 structures suffered major flood damage, 24 structures suffered minor flood damage, and 173 structures were deemed affected by flooding.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.49 mi W of Florida State University (Fsu)
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.440, -84.290

Flooding was reported at the intersection of Tennessee Street and Dewey Street.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.91 mi ESE of Tallahassee Community College to 1.01 mi NE of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.434, -84.326

Flooding was reported near the Venetian Student Living Apartments.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.01 mi NNE of Tallahassee Community College to 1.34 mi ESE of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.453, -84.331

Flooding was reported at Dixie Dr and Escambia Dr.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.34 mi N of Tallahassee Community College to 1.42 mi S of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.459, -84.340

Flooding was reported at Pensacola St and Appleyard Dr.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.84 mi NE of Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.74 mi SW of Lake Ella
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.448, -84.280

Flooding was reported at Monroe St and Brevard St.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.62 mi NW of Fallschase to 1.83 mi NNW of Tom Brown Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.465, -84.221

Flooding was reported at Weems Road.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.38 mi N of Tallahassee Community College to 1.48 mi N of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.460, -84.340

Flooding was reported up to the guardrails at the railroad crossing on W Tennessee St.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:03 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.13 mi NNW of Tallahassee Community College to 1.6 mi N of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.469, -84.351

Significant flooding was reported at Tharpe and Trimble.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:13 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.9 mi E of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to 1.41 mi ENE of Winthrop Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
30.449, -84.245

An NWS employee reported 1 to 2 feet of water on Mahan Dr.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:25 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.6 mi W of Fsu Doak Campbell Stadium to 0.64 mi WSW of Fsu Doak Campbell Stadium
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.430, -84.310

A water rescue occurred at Airport Dr and Eppes Dr.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:27 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.56 mi WNW of Fsu Doak Campbell Stadium to 0.37 mi NNW of Fsu Doak Campbell Stadium
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.432, -84.309

A water rescue occurred at Stadium Dr and Pensacola St.

Flash Flood, Gulf

When
April 11, 1:29 AM CST to 4:45 AM CST
Where
Gulf County, 0.91 mi SW of Milltown to 0.52 mi S of Highland View
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
29.820, -85.300

Flooding was reported from First Street to Avenue D in Port St Joe.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:30 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.04 mi NW of Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.04 mi W of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
30.450, -84.303

Multiple water rescues occurred with water entering structures.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:43 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.69 mi N of Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.08 mi SSW of Levy Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.450, -84.290

A FSU student reported that W Virginia and Dewey St was impassible.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 2:47 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.69 mi N of Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.83 mi WNW of Kleman Plaza
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.450, -84.290

Several cars were flooded around the FSU campus, which caused electrical issues for the cars.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When
April 11, 2:48 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 2.14 mi NW of Festus to 1.49 mi W of Festus
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.618, -83.989

Lake Road, Norias Road, and Doris Lane were all flooded.

Flash Flood, Gadsden

When
April 11, 2:51 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Gadsden County, 4.51 mi SSW of Wetumpka to 4.71 mi SSW of Wetumpka
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.420, -84.650

All lanes of SR-267 south of Stoney Edwards Road were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.69 mi S of Indian Head Acres to 0.44 mi SSW of Indian Head Acres
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.410, -84.250

Blairstone Road at Orange Ave was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.69 mi S of Florida A&m University (Famu) to 0.87 mi ENE of Jake Gaither Community Center
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.410, -84.280

Paul Russell Road at Meridian Street to Fairview Street was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.91 mi SE of Innovation Park to 0.81 mi ESE of Innovation Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.410, -84.310

Lake Bradford Road at Orange Ave was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.64 mi ESE of Florida A&m University (Famu) to 0.92 mi SE of Kleman Plaza
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.416, -84.270

Magnolia Dr at Country Club Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.33 mi SSE of Tom Brown Park to 1.16 mi ESE of Tom Brown Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.423, -84.199

Apalachee Parkway at Connor Blvd was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.6 mi E of Florida State University (Fsu) to 0.4 mi NNE of Kleman Plaza
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.440, -84.280

Apalachee Parkway at Franklin Blvd was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.16 mi N of Innovation Park to 1.03 mi ENE of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.437, -84.319

Ocala Road at Pensacola St was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, Tallahassee Community College to 0.36 mi NNE of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.440, -84.340

Pensacola St at Appleyard was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.79 mi W of Tallahassee Community College to 2.58 mi WSW of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.440, -84.370

Jackson Bluff at Highway 20 was reported to be flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.38 mi N of Tallahassee Community College to 1.97 mi NNE of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.460, -84.340

Trimble Road at Vega Dr was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.36 mi S of Lake Jackson to 2.27 mi WNW of Tallahassee Mall
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.496, -84.337

Old Bainbridge Rd at Homewood Rd was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.37 mi N of Andrew to 2.72 mi N of Andrew
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.434, -84.399

Geddie Road at Highway 20 was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.42 mi NNE of Pisgah Church to 0.92 mi SW of Pisgah Church
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.556, -84.148

Centerville Rd at Waltrip Way was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.07 mi E of Orchard Pond to 1.65 mi E of Orchard Pond
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.593, -84.285

Orchard Pond Road at Meridian Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.38 mi ENE of Fallschase to 1.41 mi NE of Fallschase
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.460, -84.180

Buck Lake Road at Nabb Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.1 mi E of Orchard Pond to 2.38 mi WNW of Killearn Lakes
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.593, -84.285

Bannerman Road at Preservation Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.91 mi SE of Killearn Estates to 1.47 mi ESE of Killearn Estates
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.500, -84.210

Centerville Rd at Brim Lane was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.64 mi SSE of Levy Park to 0.46 mi NNW of Florida State University (Fsu)
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.451, -84.288

Old Bainbridge Road at Dent Street was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.12 mi SE of Macon Community Park to 1.01 mi SE of Macon Community Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.478, -84.257

Thomasville Road at Waverly Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 3:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.82 mi NE of Winthrop Park to 1.57 mi SSW of Killearn Estates
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.480, -84.240

Centerville Road at Capital Circle NE was flooded.

Flash Flood, Wakulla

When
April 11, 3:05 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Wakulla County, 1.79 mi W of Wakulla to 1 mi WNW of Wakulla
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.230, -84.260

Street flooding was reported with an impassable road via mping.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When
April 11, 3:13 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 0.77 mi SSW of Alma to 1.19 mi SW of Dills
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
30.601, -83.907

Several roads were flooded including North Jefferson and East Chestnut, West Washington and New Monticello, and West Washington and Old Lloyd.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When
April 11, 3:30 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 3.43 mi WSW of Lois to 3.88 mi N of Lois
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.497, -83.961

Flooding was reported at Old Lloyd and Piney Wood and Old Lloyd and Linton Road.

Flash Flood, Gulf

When
April 11, 2:58 AM CST to 4:45 AM CST
Where
Gulf County, 2.45 mi SSE of St Joe Beach to 2.55 mi SSE of St Joe Beach
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
29.869, -85.340

The road was flooded near the intersection of US Highway 98 and Discovery Lane.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.82 mi NE of Winthrop Park to 1.58 mi SSW of Killearn Estates
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.480, -84.240

All lanes of US-319 were closed at Centerville Road due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 2.26 mi NW of Tallahassee Community College to 2.51 mi WNW of Tallahassee Community College
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.460, -84.370

Water rescues occurred in the mobile home neighborhoods of Emily Loop and Southern Bell Loop with homes flooded and significant standing water in the neighborhoods.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.53 mi E of Levy Park to 0.4 mi ENE of Levy Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Local Official
Coordinates
30.459, -84.281

The City of Tallahassee X Account posted a picture of portions of Lake Ella drive covered entirely by relatively deep water.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.76 mi SSE of Innovation Park to 0.85 mi NNW of Innovation Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Local Official
Coordinates
30.409, -84.317

The City of Tallahassee X account posted a picture of a road closing on Pottsdamer Street off Paul Dirac Drive where the road was covered by water.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.43 mi NE of Winthrop Park to 1.62 mi E of Winthrop Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Local Official
Coordinates
30.476, -84.245

The City of Tallahassee X account posted pictures of water covering the road in multiple spots across Doomar Dr.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:00 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 3 mi N of J R Alford Greenway to 2.68 mi NNE of J R Alford Greenway
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
30.483, -84.163

The Backwoods Crossing Restaurant property was flooding around the building.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:02 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.38 mi N of Baum
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
30.510, -84.090

Water was over the Black Creek Bridge on US 90.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When
April 11, 4:14 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 1.52 mi N of Lloyd to 1.56 mi NE of Lloyd
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.492, -84.021

The entire section of Old Lloyd and Gamble Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:30 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 1.83 mi W of Tallahassee Mall to 1.52 mi W of Tallahassee Mall
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.467, -84.320

The EM reported that Godby High School was closed due to notable flooding across the campus and in buildings. Preliminary damage estimates were around $250K.

Flash Flood, Leon

When
April 11, 4:32 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Leon County, 3.12 mi N of Andrew to 3.19 mi N of Andrew
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.445, -84.402

A road washout was reported near Silver Saddle Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
April 11, 4:43 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 1.19 mi W of Hopewell
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.380, -83.460

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When
April 11, 4:45 AM EST to 5:45 AM EST
Where
Jefferson County, 2.01 mi NNW of Montivilla to 2.38 mi W of Montivilla
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.565, -83.897

New Monticello Road was closed from US-90 to West Lake Road due to flood erosion.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
April 11, 4:49 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 3.45 mi N of Greenville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.520, -83.630

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
April 11, 5:04 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 0.59 mi E of Cherry Lake
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.580, -83.410

A tree was blown down.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
April 11, 5:04 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 2.54 mi ENE of Pinetta to 3.49 mi NE of Pinetta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.602, -83.310

Flooding was reported across the road along NE Oak Hill Road.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
April 11, 5:04 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 2.92 mi N of Pinetta to 2.28 mi NNE of Pinetta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.632, -83.346

Flooding was reported across NE Pineapple Street.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
April 11, 5:04 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 4.31 mi NNW of Lee to 4.25 mi SSE of Hanson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.470, -83.320

Flooding was reported along NE Clover Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
April 11, 5:41 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 1.19 mi E of Boyd
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.180, -83.580

Trees were blown down at E Roberts Aman Road and Wayne Roberts Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
April 11, 5:41 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 0.69 mi S of Perry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.100, -83.580

A tree was blown down across Park St.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
April 11, 5:46 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 4.19 mi N of Adams Beach
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
29.940, -83.640

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
April 11, 5:46 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 0.69 mi N of Perry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.120, -83.580

Power lines were blown down at Veterans and Orange St.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
April 11, 7:00 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Madison County, 6.32 mi SE of Lee to 6.71 mi SE of Lee
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.350, -83.220

Water was across River Road south of Donaldson Road.

Flash Flood, Taylor

When
April 11, 7:09 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, Cedar Island to 0.29 mi WNW of Cedar Island
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
29.810, -83.580

The EM reported that the Cedar Island area was underwater due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lafayette

When
April 11, 7:25 AM EST
Where
Lafayette County, 3.64 mi NW of Grady
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
29.980, -82.980

Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dixie

When
April 11, 8:19 AM EST
Where
Dixie County, Old Town
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
29.600, -82.980

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Flood, Leon

When
April 12, 6:00 PM EST to April 17, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Leon County, 0.71 mi WSW of Chaires to 1.63 mi WNW of Capitola
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
30.425, -84.130

Leon County Emergency Management reported road closures along Capitola Road between Chaires Crossroad and Baum Road due to water covering roadways. This flooding was slow to recede and persisted for several days after the heavy rain ended.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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