Flood — Dixie, Florida

2021-08-06 to 2021-08-12 · near Hines, Dixie, Florida

Event narrative

A persistent rainy pattern across Dixie county brought rainfall amounts in excess of foot during the first 12 days of the month. This rainfall fell on already saturated grounds and resulted in significant, long duration areal flooding across the county. Many roads were closed, and some homes were impacted. Damage cost was estimated.

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 981229. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.