Aug 26, 2017
A trough of low pressure developed over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and passed east across the Florida Peninsula on the 26th through 28th of August, bringing abundant tropical moisture into the area. Heavy rain fell across the area each day, with some areas seeing over 16 inches of rain totals throughout the event. Flood waters entered numerous homes in Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, and Lee counties, as well as making numerous roads impassable and stalling vehicles. The flooding also caused tw
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 710655). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sarasota County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.