 The low pressure system responsible for the floods on June 14, off the eastern coast of Florida | |
| Date | July 14, 2025–July 19, 2025 |
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| Cause | Tropical disturbance |
The Gulf Coast of the United States saw heavy flooding across parts of Florida and Louisiana in mid-July 2025. On July 14 and 15, the system produced heavy rains in Florida; torrential tropical downpours were reported at some locations. Heavy rain also occurred in Louisiana a few days later, starting on July 17.
On July 13, a broad area of low pressure formed off the Atlantic coast of northern Florida. [1] The NHC designated the system Invest 93L on July 14. [2] On July 15, the disturbance began showing some signs of a developing circulation. [3] Later that day, it moved onshore over Northeast Florida, [4] [5] then across Central Florida. [6] The next day, the system moved generally westward across the Florida Panhandle, [7] and then over Louisiana. [8]
A flood watch was issued for South Florida for July 14. [9]
The disturbance brought heavy rains across the Florida Peninsula. [10] Over 10 in (250 mm) of rain fell in Plant City on July 14, [11] and Mims reported 8.41 in (214 mm) of rain on July 15. [12] Flooding in Mims prompted the relocation of inhabitants of an apartment complex in the community. [13] Additionally, Daytona Beach recorded 2.25 in (57 mm) of rain on July 14, setting a new daily record, beating out one set in 1935. [14]
Power lines were downed in the Tampa Bay area. [15] Over 10,000 customers lost power in the Tampa area on July 14. [15] A tree fell onto a house in Ridge Manor. [15] Lightning from the storm caused a house to catch on fire. [15]
Partially due to weather, delays and cancellations were reported at airports in Florida. On July 14, Miami International Airport reported 181 delays and 47 cancellations, [16] Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport reported 89 delays and 29 cancellations, [17] and Orlando International Airport reported over 250 delays. [18]
Flood watches for Louisiana ran from July 16 to July 19. [19] Sandbags were distributed in several counties including Terrebonne, St. Tammany, and New Orleans Parishes. [20] New Orleans closed city buildings, [21] and canals there were drained to accommodate the anticipated rainfall from the system. [22]
The New Orleans area experienced flooding on July 17. By July 18, Baton Rouge reported 3.09 inches (78 mm) of rain, an area south of Lafayette reported 4.35 inches (110 mm), and Houma reported 4.67 inches (119 mm). [23]
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