Aug 16, 2019
A multi-day, significant flooding event occurred in the Steinhatchee area of southeast Taylor county as well as Dixie county. A 5 day rainfall total of 31.79 inches was measured by a personal weather station near Steinhatchee. Several homes received water damage in the area. Specifically, there were 48 homes with minor damage and 15 homes with major damage in Steinhatchee. A curfew was in place for Steinhatchee during the overnight hours. This rainfall was caused in part by a slow moving, weak
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 850035). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Taylor County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.