A very anomalous pattern set up across the U.S. in early July featuring a persistent upper level trough over and just west of the Mississippi Valley and a downstream ridge off the Mid Atlantic Coast. This brought deep layer moist tropical air into the Southeast for several consecutive days resulting in torrential rains, flash flooding and river flooding. While several episodes of severe weather also occurred during this period, the heavy rain and accompanying flooding were the primary impacts.  Between 10 and 20 inches of rain fell in a three day period between July 2-4, and serious flooding occurred across portions of the Florida Panhandle with Walton, Holmes, and Washington counties declared federal disaster areas.  Damage estimates include $11 million for Walton county, $18.7 million for Washington County (including $3.7 million for the town of Vernon alone), $8.5 million for Holmes county, and $1 million for Bay county.  Most of the damage was due to roads and bridges, but some structures were also affected.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 18:45:00 to 03-JUL-13 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The City of Tallahassee Twitter feed reported 17 trees down in Tallahassee.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:40:00 to 04-JUL-13 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was damaged, and a tree was blocking the road.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:40:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was flowing over numerous roads in Lynn Haven via a social media report from a WJHG-TV meteorologist.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 10:20:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWATER GULF BEACH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist from Macon, GA on vacation reported shingles peeling off the roof at the Gulf Highlands Resort.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 10:15:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF LAGOON BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and blocking Bayshore Dr.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 12:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Considerable flash flooding was reported across Panama City with reports of water entering some homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 09:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Sunflower and Elgin Road with no other damage reported in the area.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF LAGOON BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The water on Thomas Dr near Raven St was reported to be just over 1.5 feet deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:42:00 to 04-JUL-13 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRITNEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in the area with one tree blocking Bonifay Gritney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and blocking Thomas Dr.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 10:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed across Holmes county due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 08:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wa Clark Road was closed at the bridge due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Sewer drains were overflowing near downtown Panama City per a News Herald employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 10:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WJHG-TV relayed a reported of a large pine tree blown down.

Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXICO BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Persistent heavy rains over a multi-day period led to significant areal flooding across Bay county.  Preliminary damage estimates were around $1 million with significant damage to roads occurring.  Many rural roads became impassible and cut off residents in the area for extended periods of time.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 03:45:00 to 06-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALS CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Disastrous areal flooding occurred across Holmes county with most county roads flooded.  Transportation was severely impacted across the county with schools closed and a federal disaster declaration obtained.  Preliminary damage estimates for the county were around $8.5 million.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 03-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of vehicles stalled in high water near the Monroe and Thomasville Road split.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 10:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several road closures occurred, especially around Vernon.  At least 5 homes and a school had water enter the structures.  Some evacuations occurred near Holmes Creek in low lying areas due to rapidly rising water.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 08:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tup McWaters Road was closed at the west end at the bridge due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 08:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding closed Grover Lewis Road.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 11:50:00 to 03-JUL-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several road closures occurred across Washington county due to flash flooding.  In particular, Moss Hill road was closed between Highways 77 and 79 due to swiftly flowing water that was said to be a couple of feet deep.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 09:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that Cane Mill Road was underwater.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.70M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Disastrous areal flooding occurred across Washington county with most county roads flooded. Transportation was severely impacted across the county with schools closed and a federal disaster declaration obtained. Preliminary damage estimates for the county were around $18.7 million.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 17:05:00 to 03-JUL-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were multiple reports of trees down near the city of Madison and in the eastern part of the county.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 08:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Paulk Road was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 10:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that Happy Hollow Road was underwater near the intersection with Sheffield Road.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that Adolph Whitaker Road was underwater at the bridge.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that East Longround Bay Road had water flowing over it.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Howell Williams Road was flooded at the bridge via a public report on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 14:33:00 to 04-JUL-13 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The City of Tallahassee Twitter feed reported 6 trees down in Tallahassee.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 03:45:00 to 06-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 11.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Disastrous areal flooding occurred across Walton county with a large number of county roads flooded. Transportation was severely impacted across the county. A listing of incidences of water over roads or flood-damaged roads in the county included 87 total reports.  Preliminary damage estimates for the county were around $11 million.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 06-JUL-13 13:58:00 to 06-JUL-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that Wabash Ave in Springfield was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 14:10:00 to 04-JUL-13 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADEVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A single tree was blown down onto power lines and blocking the road with no other damage reported in the area.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF RESORT BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple photos were received showing several cars stalled in deep water in the Panama City Beach area.  Water had also encroached into some buildings in both Panama City Beach and Panama City.  The flooding was described as some of the worst residents had seen in that area.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 06-JUL-13 13:48:00 to 06-JUL-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIREGO PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported knee deep water at the intersection of Frank Nelson Dr and Mercedes Ave in Panama City.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:11:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAHAMA BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was at least 6 inches deep up to the height of a guardrail on Alf Coleman road just south of Highway 98 at the initial time of the report.  Flooding across the area worsened considerably through the day as heavy rain continued across the area for several hours.

Flash Flood in BAY, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 11:40:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BID-A-WEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Water rose up to at least 1.5 feet deep on parts of Front Beach Rd.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 04-JUL-13 10:50:00 to 04-JUL-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twelve buildings were confirmed to have water entering them in or near Vernon.  Water was also approaching the shelter location, so the shelter had to be moved.  There were also still numerous road closures in the area.

Flash Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 03-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 03-JUL-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INLET BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over Church Street at an estimated depth of 8-10 inches just north of U.S. Highway 98.  Water was also reported over about a dozen other roads in Walton via the Walton Alert facebook page.