Tropical Storm Leslie
(Subtropical Depression One)
October 2-4 2000
Our long-term residents are on record stating that over the
past 40ish years there was one occurrence of actual storm water flooding in our
Village dating back to October, 2000. It is commonly referred to as the “no
name storm.” Since this has been identified
briefly on several of our previous blog posts, I thought it would be supportive
to fully explain this rare weather incidence and its effect on Biscayne Park. The
information and radar link was provided from our neighbor, Brian McNoldy. Brian works as a Senior Research Associate for the Rosenstiel School
of Marine & Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami.
The subtropical depression
that had formed inland near the east coast of central Florida on October 4th,
2000 would
go on to become Tropical Storm Leslie
once it entered the Atlantic.
Satellite and radar
images showed a large area of showers and thunderstorms that extended from the center
of the Florida Straits northward across the Florida Keys into extreme south
Florida. Ironically, the disturbance that led to the subtropical cyclone was a
tropical wave that entered the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 27, 2000 and was
likely the same tropical wave that spawned Hurricane Isaac.
As the disturbance
moved north towards the west coast of Florida, it interacted with a stalled frontal boundary across southern Florida. During the
afternoon and evening of October 3rd, a band of very heavy rainfall became stationary across southeast Florida.
Widespread rainfall, with accumulations of 12
to 18 inches, occurred in a swath extending from southwest Miami-Dade
County to extreme southeast Broward County, and two (F0) tornadoes touched down
in Miami-Dade County. These heavy stalled rain belts produced 17.50 inches of
precipitation in South Miami, 15.79 inches at the Miami Weather Forecast Office
(near Sweetwater), and 15.30 inches at Miami International Airport.
Brian made a radar
loop that spanned 45 hours from 7am on Oct. 2nd through 4am on Oct. 4th.
Biscayne Park is outlined for reference.
See the link here: http://andrew.rsmas.miami.edu/bmcnoldy/tropics/noname00/NoName_2-4Oct2000_KAMX_ZOOM.gif
Brian went on to state that “The rainfall on the afternoon/evening of October 3 was truly insane!! No city could experience that and NOT flood.”
Brian went on to state that “The rainfall on the afternoon/evening of October 3 was truly insane!! No city could experience that and NOT flood.”
Casualty and Damage
Statistics:
There were no
reports of damage or casualties associated with either Subtropical Depression One or Leslie. The
interaction of the antecedent disturbance with the stalled frontal trough over
south Florida, however, resulted in damage estimated at $950 million, $500
million of which were agricultural losses, and three deaths indirectly
attributable to the flooding, two from drowning as a result of driving vehicles
into deep water, and one from a fall.
With this in mind,
let us consider the effect of this 15 year old storm event in Biscayne Park based
on several photos provided by Jorge Marinoni. These are primarily based on 118th
Street and 10th Ave.
< Click on any photo to enlarge >
Based on the facts
that in other local areas, two deaths occurred as a result of driving vehicles
into deep water and with the amount of rainfall experienced over the 3 day event
(12 to 18 inches), I’d say we made out much better than most.
Thanks again to
Brian and Jorge for their assistance in the development of this post.
Standing Watch,
Milton Hunter
The
Biscayne Parker
P.S. I’m curious to know if any BP residents filed a flood loss claim
in regards to this storm. Also, if so, if they would comment in the section
below with any details. Thanks~
P.S.S. Another photo just came in: 116 St. and 10th Ave.
P.S.S. Another photo just came in: 116 St. and 10th Ave.
Again, I’m curious to know if any BP residents filed a flood loss claim in regards to this storm. Also, if so, if they would comment in the section below with any details. Thanks~
ReplyDeleteWow, that certainly was a blast from the past! We live on 11th Place and the water did come into our house from the entrance in the back. Two of our rooms were flooded and yes, we did file a claim. I remember our neighbors on 11th Place and 116th Street floating down the street in a canoe! It was also difficult to take the dogs out as we had to walk quite a ways to find high ground and somewhere that wasn't flooded.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous,
DeleteHope you had water breed dogs. Doggie water vests anyone? My old setter would have loved it! 1 claim so far, check.
Our house is off 8th Ave. & 111 St. and I don't even remember the storm. We've been in our house over 30 years and I don't remember any roads around us covered in water. I usually use 8th Ave. or 10th Ave to exit the village and I don't remember having any problems with roads completely flooded. We had flood insurance since 1975 and never filed a claim or had any water damage.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara,
DeleteAs for me here on 114 St. our street was dry. However, the property directly across the street had some standing water in their front yard. I think this was due to having a slope or lower grade from the street towards the house. Perhaps the same situation that Brian referred to with his house prior to his ownership.
As we know, this is not the responsibility of the Village to correct but the homeowner.
The photo of the canoe 'docked' by the front door was at our house on 116th between 10th Ave & 11th Pl (we didn't live here then). The owners at the time did file an insurance claim, and subsequently raised the entire front yard and driveway.
ReplyDeleteBrian,
DeleteWe couldn't have produced this post without your input. Funny how the kids in the photo look to be having a blast. Certainly a novel an unexpected life experience.
2 claims reported. Thanks-
Thanks for memorializing this crazy No Name Storm
ReplyDeleteHi Grant,
DeleteFirst off, you're welcome. This post was to show what true street flooding looks like in our Village. As this has been the only such event in over 40 years- it made sense to report on this rare weather occurrence in comparison to our normal rain puddles.
Wow! I just googled the address of the home I grew up in and guess what, that's it! I remember playing in the flooding every time we had a bad storm as a kid. We'd get the surf boards out and paddle around. The house is situated right in the middle of the street which is the lowest point. 1008! Again wow, what a blast from the past, it looks different yet the same. Fond memories for sure.
ReplyDeleteYes, I find it hilarious how some people think this never happened I lived in Westchester at the time , and we had 28" of rain in 60 minutes. Do the math, I almost went on the roof of my house. No where left to go. But in the end, we persevered and recovered. God bless those who bless themselves.
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