Coastal Flood — Coastal Citrus, Florida

2017-01-22 · Coastal Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

Water was reported to have risen up to US 19 in Crystal River, or about 2 feet above the high tide.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong and fast moving thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving southeast through the Florida Peninsula. Breezy gradient winds were compounded by stronger thunderstorm wind gusts, some of which caused minor damage. Additionally, the persistent gradient winds caused minor coastal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 669344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.