For the first time since January 2017, an event including both flooding and tornadoes impacted our area starting on February 11, 2018. Two tornadoes touched down across inland portions of the Florida Panhandle before sunrise, followed by persistent heavy rainfall that resulted in flooding at several river sites.  As an upper level trough dug southward across the western and central U.S., southerly flow drew moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the tri-state area over the weekend. Upper air soundings measured this increased moisture with precipitable water values around 1.5 inches on Sunday, well above the 90th percentile and a record for the 12z February 11 sounding, although the record for that date and time are below the average max for this time of year. With a cold front and upper level trough west of the area, the persistent deep layer moisture helped to create a favorable set-up for high rainfall amounts.  This wet pattern resulted in copious amounts of rainfall across the tri-state region. The highest rainfall amounts were across the Florida Panhandle where 8 to 10 inches fell with localized areas receiving more than 10 inches across coastal Walton and Bay counties. The highest observed rainfall total was in Walton County, where a 48-hour rainfall total of 11.45 inches was recorded. Across southeast Alabama and portions of southwest Georgia, widespread 6 to 8 inches of rain fell. While one Flash Flood Warning was issued, the majority of the impacts from this event were from moderate rainfall rates over a prolonged period of time as convection trained across the tri-state area. These high rainfall totals resulted in numerous road closures across the Florida Panhandle from water covered roads and washed out roadways. In addition, a few roads were closed across southeast Alabama.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:10:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered the roadway at Bunker and Steel Field Roads and resulted in road closure.  A small creek intersects this area and likely overflowed from a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:17:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUSAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Ledger Road caused a road closure from Pioneer Road to Olie Road.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:19:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUSAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Olie Road caused a road closure from Deltona Road to Ledger Road.  This was due to a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:20:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over portions of Cook Road caused a road closure from Creek Road to 2729 Cook Road.  This was due to a long period of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:22:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Andara Road caused a road closure between Ebenezer Road and Holmes Valley Road.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Tornado in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 03:28:00 to 11-FEB-18 03:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in northwest Jackson county and briefly moved into far southern Houston county.  Structural damage was minimal with minor roof damage in Graceville.  Trees were also blown down along the track with a dual-pol tornadic debris signature observed on radar in far southern Houston county.  This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 65 mph based on the observed damage.  Damage cost was estimated.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 09:45:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Crooked Creek Road was closed due to flooding from a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall.  This road intersects with a small creek.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:45:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the roadway at Highway 79 South of Wayside Park.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:51:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 185 at Hurricane Creek had water over the roadway.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Tornado in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 02:53:00 to 11-FEB-18 03:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRITNEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Holmes county and tracked through the south central part of the county north of Caryville and northwest of Bonifay.  Two barns were destroyed and one brick carport that was attached to a house was destroyed.  The roof of this house was mostly gone. There was one minor injury.  The tornado was rated EF1 with peak winds estimated at 110 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:57:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Sherwood Road resulted in a road closure.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:25:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road at Dawkins Street caused a road closure from Sapp Road to Highway 79.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 02:53:00 to 11-FEB-18 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree fell on a house in Caryville.  Reported via Facebook.  Damage cost was estimated.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:47:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKER STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the roadway along Highway 2 east of Highway 163.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:52:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET GUM HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of the road washed out at Sheffield Lane and Highway 185.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 15:55:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the roadway at Red Hill Road resulted in the road being closed.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:12:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road at White Creek Road resulted in a road closure.  This road intersects with a small creek.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flood in HOLMES, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 16:49:00 to 12-FEB-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKER STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported over the roadway along Brackin Road.  A small creek intersects with this road.  This was caused by a long duration of moderate to occasionally heavy rain.

Flash Flood in WALTON, FLORIDA
From 11-FEB-18 09:27:00 to 11-FEB-18 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCHEEANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

West Indian Creek Ranch Road was closed due to flooding from a persistent band of heavy rainfall.  Storm total rainfall over 11 inches was measured in Walton county with several inches falling in a few hours in this area.