A strong upper level trough brought numerous showers and thunderstorms to the tri-state area just before Christmas.  Thunderstorms trained over the city of Tallahassee, resulting in major flash flooding with water rescues and numerous stranded vehicles.  An unseasonably moist environment was in place with TAE reporting its third highest precipitable water value on record for December during this event.  The Tallahassee Airport measured 7.44 of rain on the 23rd, which made it Tallahassee's wettest December day on record, and 9th wettest calendar day on record overall.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 20:05:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The underpass at Pat Thomas Blvd at West Tennessee Street was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:01:00 to 23-DEC-14 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON COMMUNITY PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large oak tree was blown down and covered the entire road at Lothian Dr and Waverly Rd.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:25:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVY PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car was underwater at the intersection of N Bronough Street and W 10th Ave.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:05:00 to 23-DEC-14 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell through a roof of a house on Riggins Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:25:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNORS SQUARE MALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vehicles were stuck in water and blocking traffic at the intersection of S Blairstone Road and St Augustine Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEON, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-14 09:48:00 to 24-DEC-14 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The City of Tallahassee Twitter account reported that a tree fell on a transmission line, causing a power outage to 4549 customers in northern Tallahassee.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:53:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Ben Bostok Road was impassible due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:25:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Bob Miller road was impassible due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-14 02:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 10 foot swath of water was completely covering the southbound lane of US Highway 83 South near De Funiak Springs.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:11:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At the intersection of Ocala Road and West Tennessee Street, the road was flooded and impassible.  Cars at the intersection were stuck and could not move.

Flash Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 24-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 24-DEC-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads were closed due to flooding, including Sandy Ramp Road, Eight Mile Bridge, and Bruce Creek Bridge.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:12:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVY PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The road was flooded and not passable at the intersection of Old Bainbridge and 4th Ave.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:25:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACLAY GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vehicles were flooded at 3713 Thomasville Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:28:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FSU DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Stadium Drive from Tennessee Street to Pensacola had 8-10 inches of water running across it.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:37:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The intersection of Blountstown Highway and Tennessee Street is flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in LEON, FLORIDA
From 23-DEC-14 19:38:00 to 23-DEC-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU)
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Jefferson Street was flooded and closed with one vehicle stuck.  Monetary damage was estimated.