Aug 27, 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac passed southwest of east-central Florida, making its closest approach during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 26. Two tornadoes developed during the morning of August 27 and several tropical storm force wind gusts were observed. County-averaged rainfall amounts over the 2-day period were as high as 10-12 inches within Okeechobee, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties, with isolated totals of 14-17 inches. A majority of the heavy rain fell from early morni
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 395885). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Osceola County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.