Flash Flood — Dixie, Florida

2021-08-06 · near (cty)cross City Arpt, Dixie, Florida

Event narrative

Waist deep water was reported behind Sanchez Farms after additional heavy rainfall in a short period of time falling on saturated grounds.

Wider weather episode

A persistent rainy pattern across the southeastern big bend brought rainfall amounts in excess of foot during the first 12 days of the month to portions of southeastern Taylor, southern Lafayette, and Dixie counties. This rainfall fell on already saturated grounds and resulted in significant, long duration areal flooding. In addition, significant river flooding occurred across the Steinhatchee River basin. The Steinhatchee River crested at its 2nd highest crest on record at 24.6 ft on August 7th, which is well into the moderate flood category. Many roads were closed, and many homes were impacted. The river remained in at least minor flood stage for 20 days.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 981227. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.