Slow moving Tropical Storm Debby created significant impacts to the area for several days, including freshwater flooding, storm surge flooding, and trees and power lines blown down due to gusty winds.
In Wakulla county, significant inland flooding occurred from very heavy rainfall.  Rainfall caused numerous small creeks, streams, and rivers to rapidly exceed their banks and flood adjacent communities.  The Sopchoppy River crested at 36.8 feet on Tuesday, June 26th.  This is the flood of record for the Sopchoppy.  Numerous homes were impacted by flood waters, some up to the second story.  Two bridges were damaged by flood waters, and numerous roads around the county were washed out or closed during the peak of the storm.  Wakulla county also experience moderate storm surge flooding on June 25th around the time of high tide.  Saint Marks had numerous roads underwater with several area businesses affected by high water.  Water levels were estimated between one to one and a half feet above ground level.  The storm surge at Saint Marks was estimated at 4.00 feet with a total storm tide of 6.50 feet on June 25th at 6:00 pm EDT.  Additional flooding occurred near Panacea.  U.S. Highway 98 was over-washed just north of town.  Mandatory evacuations were ordered south of US-98 and around the Sopchoppy River.  In total, there were 17 water rescues rescuing a total of 67 people.
In Leon county, several roads in the southern part of the county were washed out or closed to due flood waters.
In Franklin county, several roads across the northern portion of the county were flooded due to heavy rainfall.  Moderate storm surge flooding occurred around Alligator Point with Alligator Point Road being damaged or washed out in a few places.  Evacuations were ordered for Saint George Island, Alligator Point, and areas along the Carrabelle River.  Nine people had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Dog Island when they were trapped in a home during the storm and surrounded by water.  The storm surge measured by the gauge at Apalachicola was 3.51 feet with a total storm tide of 4.31 feet on June 25th at 2:24 pm CDT.
In Gulf county, water level rise around high tide forced the closure and eventual washout of Indian Pass Road.
In Jefferson county, a few roads flooded due to heavy rainfall on the 26th.  The most notable was that Highway 27 west of Highway 19 was closed for a brief time due to flooding.
In Madison county, water from a retention pond surrounded a residence near the city of Madison.
In Dixie county, several roads north of Cross City experienced flooding.  River flooding along the Steinhatchee River impacted at least 40 homes.  Moderate storm surge flooding occurred in Horseshoe Beach to several homes near the coast.  Water up to one and a half feet high surrounded several outbuildings.  The storm surge was estimated at 4.00 feet at Horseshoe Beach with a storm tide of 7.00 feet on June 25th at 6:00 pm EDT.
In Lafayette county, Highway 51 South flooded on the 27th.  The Steinhatchee River nearly over-topped the bridge over Highway 51 in the southern portion of the county.
In Bay county, moderate beach erosion occurred with a storm surge value at Panama City measured at 1.50 feet with a storm tide of 2.42 feet on June 25th at 10:06 am CDT.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BAY, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARKS
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.89 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CTY)CROSS CITY ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

A storm total rainfall of 11.85 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CITY
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.52 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.36 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMONT
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.25 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLEY
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.19 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL GULF, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND GULF, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in COASTAL FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in COASTAL WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in COASTAL JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in COASTAL TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND TAYLOR, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in COASTAL DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm in INLAND DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 24-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 14:24:00 to 25-JUN-12 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL BAY, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 10:06:00 to 25-JUN-12 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACISSA
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.14 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 11.00 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 10.27 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELOGIA
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 10.06 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 9.39 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in GULF, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT ST JOE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 9.12 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TLH)TALLAHASSEE RGNL ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

A storm total rainfall of 8.94 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LIBERTY, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 4.70 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOXHAM
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 4.54 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 25-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 25-JUN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANBORN
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 28.78 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.  A 7 inch rain gauge overflowed 4 times.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANBORN
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 26.23 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Flood in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 26-JUN-12 19:15:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKS HAMMOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water from the Steinhatchee River ran up against a bridge on South Canal Road just east of Highway 51 in southern Lafayette county.  The bridge was in danger of failing and needed inspection.

Flash Flood in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 21:00:00 to 25-JUN-12 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported to be running over several roads in Madison county.  Calls related to flooding diminished around 12:30 am EDT.  The Madison area received over 10 inches of rain in a 24 hour period.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 23.00 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 22.30 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARKS
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 21.09 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 18.80 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKULLA SPRINGS
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 18.79 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 18.28 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARKS
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 16.24 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 15.53 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 18:36:00 to 26-JUN-12 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding occurred across portions of Jefferson county in association with Tropical Storm Debby.  Reports include several feet of water in a homeowner's yard, water in homes on Horseshoe Road, flooding on Thompson Valley Road, and flooding on Highway 27 west of Highway 19 which caused Highway 27 to be temporarily closed.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 26-JUN-12 02:00:00 to 26-JUN-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAN PEDRO JUNCTION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A person from the Department of Transportation relayed a report to Lafayette county dispatch that flooding was occurring across Highway 51 South with water running over the roadway.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 18:03:00 to 26-JUN-12 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEON SINKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred across southeastern Leon county in association with Tropical Storm Debby.  The most significant flooding occurred around the Woodville area.  Reports included over a foot of water on Amherst Road in the Forest Grove subdivision.  Jeremy Road was also impossible with water up to the hood of a truck.  Shumard Drive at Canyon Creek Road was washed out.  Rhoades Cemetary Road was closed from Woodville Highway eastward, and Wild Cherry Road was also closed due to flooding.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 25-JUN-12 11:12:00 to 26-JUN-12 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 8.79M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Catastrophic flooding occurred in Wakulla county as a result of Tropical Storm Debby, especially near Sopchoppy where the Sopchoppy River crested above its previous record flood stage.  Over 27 inches of rain was measured in the area.  Over 400 structures were affected by flooding, including over 170 mobile homes and nearly 200 single family residences.  Of these structures, 40 were deemed totally destroyed, 61 had major flood damage, 41 had minor flood damage, and 271 were affected by flooding.  The Wakulla county property appraiser estimated damage at $8,785,087.

Heavy Rain in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKS HAMMOCK
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 14.99 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEON SINKS
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 14.74 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby at Ames Sink.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMONT
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 13.75 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 12.76 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AAF)APALACHICOLA ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

A storm total rainfall of 12.62 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in LAFAYETTE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 12.60 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 12.03 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.

Heavy Rain in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 23-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 27-JUN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW JACKET
Reported by: Mesonet

A storm total rainfall of 9.09 inches fell during Tropical Storm Debby.