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Flash Flood — Gadsden, FL

Apr 11, 2024

A major flash flood event occurred across portions of the Florida big bend and southern Georgia during the late night hours of April 10th through the early morning hours of April 11th. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell with localized higher amounts, particularly over Tallahassee. This resulted in rapid water rises across Tallahassee with numerous cars and structures flooded. Several million dollars in flood damage occurred. The Godby High School campus was flooded in Tallahassee, resultin

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1175104). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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