Coastal Flood — Coastal Flagler, Florida

2020-09-22 · Coastal Flagler, Florida

Event narrative

At 0730, Emergency Management reported water inundation up to 2 ft in some areas of Flagler Beach, particularly along South Flagler Avenue from 15th Street, and locations southward.

Wider weather episode

Surface high pressure centered over the Appalachians gradually weakened and shifted southward which relaxed the pressure gradient over the region and weakened the strong

northeasterly wind event into the evening. Breezy northeasterly winds continued along the coast with gusts up to 30-35 mph. Coastal hazards including coastal flooding, high surf, and high risk of rip currents continued.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 921732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.