Persistent strong storms produced heavy rainfall amounts that resulted in flash flooding across portions of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties during the afternoon and early evening hours on July 5th.  A few thunderstorms became severe as they moved north through the Destin area.

Flash Flood in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 13:29:00 to 05-JUL-13 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Santa Rosa Emergency Services reported they had closed portions of Onich Driver, Shipton Street and Ortega Street due to at least 6 inches of water covering the roadways.

Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN FT WALTON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Crystal Beach Drive is flooded under one to two feet of water.  Automobiles were disabled and stranded due to the flood waters.

Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN FT WALTON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding of water greater than 6 inches in depth reported in the Destin Dog Park.

Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN FT WALTON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding in Indian Bayou.  Water was up to the bumpers of automobiles.  Photographs were taken of residents paddleboarding through the street.

Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:49:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCEAN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Restaurant parking lots were flooded with water in excess of 6 inches deep in the near Santa Rosa Boulevard and Amberjack Drive in Fort Walton.

Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:56:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCEAN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Santa Rosa Boulevard at Starfish Avenue and Seahorse Avenue on Okaloosa Island was nearly completely submerged with water at least 6 inches in depth.

Flash Flood in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 15:58:00 to 05-JUL-13 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAVARRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Avenida Del Sol was flooded with water at least 6 inches deep in Navarre.

Flash Flood in SANTA ROSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 15:58:00 to 05-JUL-13 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Northbound lane of Sunrise Drive at U.S. Highway 98 at the entrance to Holley by the Sea was closed due flooding of water at least 6 inches deep.

Tornado in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-13 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brief tornado moved north from Choctawhatchee Bay and quickly dissipated after producing minor damage to the roofing of some buildings.  A few roofing tiles were blown off.

Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 05-JUL-13 14:48:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALIMAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor street flooding reported on Okaloosa Island near the Emerald Coast Inn and Suites.