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Storm Surge/Tide — Franklin, FL

Jun 11, 2005

The Walton County EMA reported storm surge heights of five feet and heavy wave action caused moderate beach erosion to beaches which were damaged by Hurricane Ivan. The Bay County EMA reported storm surge heights of three to four feet caused moderate beach erosion. Most of the recent beach re-nourishment was washed away. Moderate to heavy wave action damaged some walkways. The Gulf County EMA reported storm surge heights of three feet caused moderate beach erosion at Cape San Blas. The Stum

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5454977). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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