Storm Surge/Tide — Walton, Florida

2002-09-25 to 2002-09-26 · near Southwest Portion, Walton, Florida

Event narrative

Storm surge heights from five to seven feet combined with large battering waves caused severe beach erosion. An estimated 400,000 cubic yards of sand was lost. Water was above the boardwalk at many locations. Sand fencing, trash receptacles and beach kiosks were also damaged. Reported by the Walton County EMA.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5319929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.