Event Details
Disaster Type
Tropical Cyclone
Start Date
July 7, 2021
End Date
July 9, 2021
Cost
$0.40B
Affected States
Affected States
Unaffected States
Description
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Taylor County, Florida producing heavy rain, wind, flooding and tornadoes in portions of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, as well as flooding across parts of the Northeast. Southern New England and New York's Long Island experienced flash flooding, leading to impassable roads, stranded vehicles and disruption. Elsa was the earliest fifth-named storm on record.