Storm Surge/Tide — Coastal Santa Rosa, Florida

2008-09-01 · Coastal Santa Rosa, Florida

Event narrative

As Gustav moved south and west of the area higher than normal tides caused beach erosion on Santa Rosa Sound. The storm tide height was estimated at 3-4 feet across the area with the surge height estimated at 2-3 feet. The high tide washed away part of the dunes on Navarre Beach. Damage estimates from the surge were $100K.

Wider weather episode

Gustav moved south and west of the northwest Florida coast and brought higher than normal tides to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 134497. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.