A significant flooding and severe weather event unfolded over the tri-state area during early December as showers and thunderstorms spread northward across the area for multiple days.  The most noteworthy impact over the weekend was heavy precipitation. Widespread rainfall totals reached 5-7 inches throughout the area with some localized heavier amounts near 10 inches.  This resulted in flash flooding and river flooding across numerous counties.  In addition, five tornadoes touched down, including one in southeast Alabama, two in southwest Georgia, one in the Florida panhandle, and one in the Florida big bend.

Flood in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 02-DEC-18 19:00:00 to 03-DEC-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bridge washed out on Peck Betts Road due to a long duration of rainfall.

Tornado in BAY, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 13:47:00 to 01-DEC-18 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief EF0 tornado occurred in a rural, forested area of northern Bay county.  There were no structures in its path.  Damage consisted of trees down, which corresponded to a dual-pol tornadic debris signature from KEVX radar.

Tornado in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 03-DEC-18 02:34:00 to 03-DEC-18 02:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds touched down in Madison County early Monday morning. The path length was 2.17 miles. One mobile home was shifted off its blocks.  A small outbuilding was swept off its foundation and rolled several feet. Another mobile home nearby was shifted slightly and the blocks underneath are now tilted. Considerable tree damage was present throughout the path. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 19:13:00 to 01-DEC-18 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONIFAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Many local roads were flooded near Bonifay, including the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 79.  That intersection was impassable with cars stalling.  Some flooding of homes was also reported in the area.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 19:17:00 to 01-DEC-18 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were widespread reports of water covering roadways across Jackson county, making them impassable.  Many cars were stalling in high water with some cars in ditches.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 13:55:00 to 01-DEC-18 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUSAU
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A house was struck by lightning near Ben Road and Highway 77.  Smoke was observed but no flames.

Flood in GADSDEN, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 17:56:00 to 01-DEC-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER JUNCTION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Minor flooding was reported on a few road in Gadsden county.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 20:15:00 to 01-DEC-18 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported via social media that Caledonia Street in Marianna was flooded with debris from Hurricane Michael floating.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 02-DEC-18 05:05:00 to 02-DEC-18 05:05:00 (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 along Highway 90 along with a power line.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 19:49:00 to 01-DEC-18 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a road closed due to high water at Danford Bay Road and Highway 77.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 01-DEC-18 19:58:00 to 01-DEC-18 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Florida Highway Patrol reported water over the road near the intersection of Bigbone Lane and Highway 71.