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Flash Flood — Collier, FL

Sep 29, 2003

Property Damage
$100K

Very heavy rainfall fell across southwest Florida with radar estimated amounts of 8 to 10 inches. Naples measured a record 6.99 inches. The resulting flood closed numerous roads in Collier County and washed out a road in Glades County. Numerous cars were stalled. Houses and businesses including a shopping mall suffered minor flooding damage.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5374627). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Collier, FL

This event is one of many recorded floods in Collier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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