Tropical Storm in Inland Walton, Florida

Tropical Storm Hanna came ashore near Mobile, AL during the late morning hours of September 14. Maximum sustained winds were just shy of tropical storm strength prior to and during landfall. The main effect from Hanna was minor flooding and beach erosion along the Florida Panhandle coast, where storm surge heights ranged from two to four feet. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1009.5 mb. Rainfall totals ranged from 9.68 inches at Chipley, FL, to 2.28 inches at Apalachicola, FL. Minor river flooding was observed above Newport, FL, where the St. Marks river crested a tenth of a foot above flood stage on September 15. Some county roads in the Panhandle were closed due to flooding. Heavy rains also flooded several homes in Perry, FL. Gusty thunderstorm winds blew down some power lines and small trees. An estimated 15,000 customers in coastal Walton County were without power. Rip currents were responsible for two drownings-one at Seagrove Beach, FL, and the other at Panama City Beach, FL.