Flash Flood — Walton, Florida

2020-09-16 · near Clear Springs, Walton, Florida

Event narrative

Extensive flash flooding occurred throughout Walton county with record flooding recorded along the Shoal River at Mossy Head. Damage cost was estimated.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Sally made landfall early on the morning of September 16 across Gulf Shores Alabama. The greatest impacts to the tri-state area came in the form of very heavy rain and significant flooding on and away from area rivers. Record river flooding occurred on the Shoal River at Mossy Head as well as Holmes Creek at Vernon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922536. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.