Flood — Citrus, Florida

2021-09-15 to 2021-09-22 · near Red Level, Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

Emergency Management assessed around 200 properties with flood damage as a result of locally heavy rainfall over the course of the week coupled with swollen creeks and rivers along with saturated soils. A rising water table also contributed to the flooding. Damage ranges from water intrusion into homes to water rising into home-adjacent locations such as garages or areas beneath homes. Water levels remain elevated with some properties still to be assessed and some streets and highways still impassable.

Wider weather episode

Rainfall accumulation over the period combined with previously saturated soils and elevated river levels produce flooding with damage to homes and neighborhoods.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 981458. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.