Flash Flood — Washington, Florida

2025-05-11 · near Sylvania, Washington, Florida

Event narrative

Flooding was reported on Twin Pond Road in Washington County.

Wider weather episode

Steep mid level lapse rates along with sufficient instability and deep layer shear ahead of a cold front brought a couple of rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Damaging wind gusts were reported across the Florida panhandle. In addition, a couple of tornadoes were reported in Walton county and Holmes county. Flash flooding also occurred in portions of Bay and Washington counties. Rainfall amounts of 3-9 inches were measured.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1260658. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.