After making landfall Wednesday morning near Steinhatchee, Fla., Tropical Storm Elsa has tracked nearly the entire length of the U.S. East Coast while maintaining most of its strength.
Although heavy rainfall has been experienced in impacted areas, there have not been widespread reports of structural flooding. At this time, tornadic/high wind activity appears to be a larger catalyst for property damage.
Approximate locations reportedly sustaining structural damage:
Florida
Flooding
- Northwest Gainesville (Alachua County, 32606)
Tornado
- Columbia/Lake City (Columbia County, 32024)
*Home damage reported near SR 47 and Raven Lane - Southside Jacksonville (32216, 32217)
*Reported home damage:
4300 Argentine Drive West
4332 Habana Avenue
7500 Powers Avenue (Pinebrook Apartments)
4572 Praver Drive North
6150 Richard Street
Georgia
Tornado/High Winds
- Springfield (Effingham County, 31329)
*Concentrated home damage reported in Eagle Point subdivision - St. Mary’s/Kings Bay (Camden County, 31558)
*Concentrated home damage reported in Eagle Hammock RV Park
South Carolina
Tornado/High Winds
- Edisto Island (Charleston, Colleton Counties, 29438)
- Port Royal (Beaufort County, 29935)
According to the latest forecast, Elsa is expected to clear the U.S. mainland by Friday evening.
media coverage
AccuWeather: Elsa pushes up East Coast causing flooding, high winds
News 4 JAX: Damage reports roll in after tornado touches down in Jacksonville
The Weather Channel:
Elsa Racing Through the Northeast After Making Landfall In Florida, Tracking Through Southeast
Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall in Florida; Watches Extended to New Jersey
WJCL ABC 22: Rebuilding begins after Tropical Storm Elsa, tornadoes tear through Georgia, South Carolina
declaration activity
FEMA
7/4/21 (Amended 7/7/21)
Florida
FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida Tropical Storm Elsa (EM-3561 Amendment 1)
FEMA Emergency Declaration Florida Tropical Storm Elsa
Associated County ZIP Code List (Master)
Governor
7/3/21 (Amended 7/5, 7/6/21)
Florida
The State of Florida Issues Tropical Storm Elsa Updates
Associated County ZIP Code List (Master)
Governor DeSantis Issues an Executive Order Regarding Tropical Storm Elsa (7/5/21)
Original Announcement (7/3/21)
7/6/21
Georgia
Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency for Hurricane Elsa
Associated County ZIP Code List