Apr 14, 1996
Heavy rains of eight to ten inches caused several roads to flood in the north part of the county Sunday night. Parts of U. S. Hwy 29 near Cantonment had to be closed due to high water. The highway was reopened Monday morning after the water had time to drain. County road 95A had to also be temporarily closed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5543623). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Escambia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.