Coastal Flood — Coastal Collier County, Florida

2012-06-26 · Coastal Collier County, Florida

Event narrative

Persistent and strong southerly winds pushed water onshore over southern Collier County in the Everglades City area. Minor flooding occurred over several consecutive high tide cycles beginning on June 23rd, with the highest water levels occurring during the high tide cycle of the morning of June 26th. Streets in Everglades City were flooded, damaging roads and water pumps.

Wider weather episode

Persistent southerly winds from the outer circulation of Tropical Storm Debby caused tidal flooding in the Everglades City area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 397182. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.