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Flash Flood — Glades, FL

Sep 29, 2003

Property Damage
$20K

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 5374628). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Glades, FL

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

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