Dec 24, 2015
A very wet pattern developed in the days leading up to and through Christmas beginning around the 21st. A deep southerly flow between a trough over the western U.S. and powerhouse ridge off the east coast brought extremely high moisture and warmth across much of the eastern U.S. during this period. Precipitable water readings were 2 to 3 times normal late December values for several days and numerous record high temperatures occurred across the entire region. Rainfall was generally light to mod
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 608765). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Charlotte County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.