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Flash Flood — Walton, FL

Sep 28, 2015

Deep tropical moisture spread northward, and a weak area of low pressure moved along the Gulf coast. Very heavy rainfall occurred across portions of the Florida panhandle with some areas of Walton county seeing nearly a foot of rain. Significant flash flooding resulted across Walton county.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 601681). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Walton, FL

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

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