Aug 3, 2021
A persistent rainy pattern across the southeastern big bend brought rainfall amounts in excess of foot during the first 12 days of the month to portions of southeastern Taylor, southern Lafayette, and Dixie counties. This rainfall fell on already saturated grounds and resulted in significant, long duration areal flooding. In addition, significant river flooding occurred across the Steinhatchee River basin. The Steinhatchee River crested at its 2nd highest crest on record at 24.6 ft on August 7th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 981230). 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.