Aug 4, 2024
Hurricane Debby maintained Category 1 strength, with maximum sustained winds of 70 knots, as it brushed portions of east central Florida and made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida during the morning August 5th. Sustained wind speeds generally reached 25 to 35 mph with gusts frequently reaching 40 to 50 mph. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were recorded, with locally higher amounts of 6 to 7 inches in Lake County. Overall, damage to vegetation and infrastructure was limited, with a
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1203770). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Southern Lake County County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.