tropical storm harvey moderately strong tropical storm caused flooding south florida atlantic hurricane season tenth tropical cyclone eighth named storm season harvey developed tropical wave gulf_of_mexico september forming system gradually intensified tropical storm early september rest duration harvey slowly intensified headed eastward late september harvey landfall southwest florida winds mph harvey emerged atlantic early september absorbed extratropical cyclone remnants dissipating harvey caused minor flooding south florida light relatively heavy rainfall portion state houses businesses southern florida flooded sporadic reports tropical storm force winds state tornadoes damage estimates florida reached million usd rest united_states impact limited confined light rainfall georgia north_carolina south_carolina heavy rainfall reported atlantic_canada harvey tropical cyclone record country significant flooding especially roads houses reported heavy rainfall damage atlantic_canada totalled million dollars meteorological history tropical wave emerged west coast africa late september entered atlantic_ocean system westward unable organize influence outflow hurricane floyd floyd moved northward system began developing convection traversed caribbean_sea september disturbance transitioned broad area low pressure tracking northwestward western caribbean_sea days low continued intensify entered southern gulf_of_mexico thunderstorm activity continued increase association weather system recorded sustained winds mph utc september system finally developed located approximately miles west southwest florida national_hurricane_center initiated advisories depression approximately hours later designation depression relatively weak disorganized number factors strengthening expected gradual outflow cyclone improved day september drifted northward utc september depression upgraded eighth named storm season based surface observations reports hurricane_hunters shortly storm nearly stationary slowly beginning turn eastward harvey remained disorganized persistent wind shear despite strong wind shear cyclone managed reach peak intensity maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg late september early september harvey accelerated slightly turned southeastward center storm poorly defined time located northwest main area thunderstorm activity convection strong nature later day storm curved east approaching florida utc september harvey landfall near florida sustained winds mph storm accelerated quickly merged developing storm coast south_carolina utc september remnants harvey later day environment canada reported system crossed newfoundland dissipating september preparations early september tropical storm watch issued west coast florida mouth upgraded tropical storm warning hurricane watch day tropical storm watches posted state atlantic coast north near tropical storm watch later warning issued northwestern bahamas advisories amended times discontinued september september advance storm public schools private schools closed mandatory evacuations ordered multiple shelters opened schools churches government offices shut anticipation harvey onslaught counties issued state emergency residents prepared individually example securing boats lawn furniture free sand available general public inmates filled bags physically unable officials lake began lowering water level help avoid flooding threat storm forced cancellation local football programs impact florida dropped moderate heavy rainfall florida highest amounts concentrated near landfall location precipitation peaked inches naples inches rain southern caused minor flooding homes businesses lying areas route storm surge light tides ranging feet normal levy citrus counties highest tide recorded feet normal tidal flooding occurred runway county airport inundated coastal flooding caused major street flooding water entered homes buildings cars locations east_coast florida reported high tides storm surge feet foot reported key respectively minor coastal flooding reported including florida keys state road closed result surge combined increased wave action produce light beach erosion coast storm spawned tornadoes counties tore roof house highest sustained wind speed mph recorded turkey point nuclear generating station strongest wind gust mph coast strong winds florida keys downed trees minimal damage occurred overall damage florida totaled approximately million usd million usd canada nova scotia nova scotia remnants harvey dropped torrential amounts rainfall peaking inches oxford result system ranked known tropical cyclone remnants canada locations reported heavy lesser amounts precipitation including inches inches inches inches halifax province widespread flooding countless road numerous flooded notably portion inundated water major road closed overflowed street closed sewer nearby washed away leaving feet feet hole road additionally bridge collapsed near oxford damage roads cost million repair flooding damage reported infrastructure roads rivers overflowed oxford flooded included hardware store dozens homes senior citizens living complex evacuated sustained approximately flood damage schools canceled afternoon classes september canning area people left power electricity lost woman required rescue van swollen tractor trailer loaded lumber went road damage nova scotia likely exceeded million new_brunswick new_brunswick flooding occurred province rainfall totals province include inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches result roads flooded streets closed street inundated water addition causeway connecting closed flood waters local state emergency declared numerous washed roads route travelers rescued senior citizens car soon sank ditch train service rail temporarily suspended tracks washed near damage province new_brunswick came million dollars canada strong winds reported gusts reaching mph rainfall relatively heavy peak inches location precipitation totals reached inches potato fields inundated water minimal damage occurred crop roads closed flooding water entered mechanical room telephone electrical local intermediate school road infrastructure affected bridge slightly longer feet washed away restrictions imposed use confederation bridge height storm adverse conditions prevented northumberland ferry docking causing return nova scotia rainfall newfoundland peaked inches damage province strong winds sustained wind speed mph gust nearly mph reported strong winds left people electricity knocked traffic lights snapped uprooted trees province main land newfoundland rainfall inches owned left disabled fire board shut vessel engines ship encountered seas gulf_of_mexico engines taking path storm having initially planned return tampa ship provided meteorological reports storm evaluate winds bahamas harvey caused flooding low lying areas islands georgia state reported rainfall totals reach inches peak inches precipitation amounts similar south_carolina peaking inches rainfall slightly heavier north_carolina areas experiencing inches
Tropical Storm Harvey (1999)