Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the morning of August 30th along the coast of Taylor County Florida near Keaton Beach at approximately 745 am EDT. The hurricane made landfall with estimated sustained winds of 125 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the first major hurricane on record to make landfall in this portion of Florida. Hurricane Idalia moved inland across the eastern Florida Big Bend and into South Central Georgia during the morning hours. Strong winds caused extensive damage to trees, buildings, and infrastructure along a broad swath stretching west to Tallahassee and east beyond the Suwannee River. Significant and devastating storm surge accompanied the hurricane into the Taylor and Dixie County coasts, where water levels rose considerably, inundating numerous structures along the coast and flooding residences and businesses many miles inland. Significant damage to property and infrastructure was associated with the storm surge that will take a considerable time to rebuild. The peak surge values observed were from Dekle Beach in Taylor County southeastward to Horseshoe Beach in Dixie County. Surge heights in this area along the immediate coast were within the range of 7 to 12 feet above normally dry ground. Lower values of up to 6 feet above normally dry ground were noted south of Horseshoe Beach near the community of Suwannee. It should also be noted the storm made landfall around the time of low tide. Had the storm made landfall 6 hours later, around the time of high tide, peak water level values could have been between 3-4 feet higher.  In the process of the high water mark surveys, interviews were conducted with several residents that lived in the area during the Storm of the Century, a non-tropical system that affected this portion of the Florida coastline on March 13, 1993. All of these residents interviewed from Keaton Beach to Horseshoe Beach indicated water levels that rivaled or exceeded those experienced in the 1993 ���Storm of the Century.��� Moreover, Dixie County Emergency Management noted that the inland extent of the storm surge from Hurricane Idalia moved much further inland from Horseshoe Beach than observed in The Storm of the Century. One direct fatality occurred in south-central Georgia as a result of the storm.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRETTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out due to flash flooding near the intersection of Flatswood Lane and Cooper Road.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Val Del Road was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:32:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The yard of a residence was reported to be completely underwater.

Flash Flood in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding on Highway 520 in both directions resulted in two out of four lanes blocked.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Highway 41 was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYATTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out due to flash flooding near the intersection of Whitewater Road and Knights Road.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYATTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Scottwood Dr was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 11
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Exit 11 of I-75 was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were impassible due to flash flooding in the Valdosta area.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out near the intersection of Hunt Road and Inner Perimeter Road due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of N Barack Obama Blvd was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out near the intersection of Melody Lane and W Gordon Street due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Gornto Road was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALDOSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Northside Dr was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Jennifer Circle was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (VAD)MOODY AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out near the intersection of Bemiss Knights Academy Road and Studstill Road.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: I-75 AT EXIT 22
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of the road near the intersection of Orr Road and Washington Drive was washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was washed out near the intersection of Good Hope Road and Hotchkiss Road.

Tropical Storm in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in TURNER, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hurricane (Typhoon) in LOWNDES, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

There were 1,127 homes damaged, with 684 being destroyed or receiving major damage. The current combined property damage estimate at $20 million is likely to go higher. Over 1000 calls were received for downed trees and power lines. At the peak, over 90% of residents were without power with 75% still without power 24 hours later. Over 100 roads were closed. I-75 was closed at two locations.  Approximately 31,009 residents, or 97% lost power.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 1333 residents, or 76% lost power.  There were multiple road closures due to fallen trees and power lines.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in BROOKS, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 863 residents, or 92% lost power. At least 41 properties were reported damaged. At least 120 trees and power lines came down.

Tropical Storm in COOK, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 872 residents, or 53% lost power due to numerous trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 3871 residents, or 84% lost power due to numerous trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One tree fell on a porch causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. There were 30 trees downed. About 1000 residents lost power and one road was closed.

Tropical Storm in THOMAS, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 2122 residents, or 23% lost power due to trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One house suffered $20,000 in damages. 25 trees were downed with scattered power outages lasting up to two hours. There were no road closures.

Tropical Storm in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 1632 residents, or 58% lost power due to numerous trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 1455 residents, or 10% lost power due to trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 2551 residents, or 41% lost power due to numerous trees and power lines down.

Tropical Storm in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 30-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Approximately 1409 residents, or 42% lost power. 10 power transmission poles were broken. Over 100 trees fell into roads.