Coastal Flood — Coastal Flagler, Florida

2020-09-21 · Coastal Flagler, Florida

Event narrative

At 1800, Emergency Management reported tidal flooding between 19th and 25th streets in South Flagler Beach. Flood water threatened structures. Water was also reported over the road in North Flagler Beach between North 5th and 6th Streets. Tidal flooding impacted western Beverly Beach and also spilled over canals in Palm Coast and the Hammocks. Water flooded into garages, but there were no reports of intrusion into living spaces. Minor flooding was reported on Dead Lake at the Fish Camp in the afternoon. High water covered the boat ramp and docks, but structures were not flooded. Also on this date, major beach erosion was reported along the coast.

Wider weather episode

Surface high pressure centered over New England will shifted south which continued strong northeasterly flow over the region. A more stable and drier airmass was in place which produced less widespread shower activity moving onshore compared to previous couple of days. Gusty northeasterly winds continued with the highest gusts 40-45 mph along the immediate northeast Florida coast. A wind advisory was in effect through the day for coastal northeast Florida.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 921721. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.