Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms affected the region to start the year.  Two day rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches were common across portions of the Florida panhandle with several roads flooded.  Severe weather, including tornadoes and significant straight line wind damage, also occurred across the tri-state area with most of it in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia.  Albany was particularly hard hit with significant wind damage.  There were a total of 5 fatalities across the tri-state area from straight line winds.  There was also 1 fatality in Florida due to river flooding.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Helms road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Love Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Howell Williams Road was closed at the bridge due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKER STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brackin Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Willoughby Lane was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Esker Martin Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 19:58:00 to 02-JAN-17 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Greenwood area.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over the north bound lane of Highway 2 near Gus Andrews Road with barricades in place.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 13:20:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rayley Road just south of Williams Road was closed due to flooding, likely from a local creek overflowing in the area.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roping Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 19:49:00 to 02-JAN-17 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Cottondale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 19:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down in the Graceville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 19:56:00 to 02-JAN-17 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MAI)MARIANNA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Paulk Road was closed due to flooding at the bridge of Highway 177.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALS CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Morrison Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH CROSSROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Grover Lewis Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PITTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pope Lane was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRITNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blue Springs Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCE DE LEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Valee Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Adolph Whitaker Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 19:05:00 to 02-JAN-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPERITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across Holmes county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 18:47:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HARMONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down near the Highway 331 and Highway 2A intersection.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Cane Mill Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-JAN-17 20:05:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRY FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Curry Ferry Road was closed due to flooding.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-17 13:11:00 to 03-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POND CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters were approaching a resident's home. He possibly made an attempt to walk to his vehicle and was swept away in the flood water. No other homes were affected. The person involved was an elderly male in a travel trailer and possibly fell when stepping outside. The water level outside was approximately 3 feet deep.  This flooding was river flooding from the Shoal River.