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Flood — Gulf, FL

Jan 1, 2016

An anomalous upper level pattern developed across the country with a large upper level trough remaining nearly stationary west of the area for several days at the end of December. Continuous southwest flow brought unseasonably warm temperatures and high moisture content across the area. Excessive rainfall amounts occurred during the last week of December with amounts in excess of 15 inches falling across the upper portions of the river basins. This resulted in significant river flooding downstre

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 613489). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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