1. MSNBC News reporter Kerry Sanders just reported from the Dome House on Pensacola Beach (not Navarre). He was speaking with the homeowner (they rode it out together) and reported sand everyhwere, some houses destroyed, others damaged. "War Zone" was term homeowner used. It didn't sound good. I think the individual who used "gone" as term was probably an exaggeration but it sounds safe to expect some major property damage. No photos or current footage in the report.
2. Just talked to my parents who live on Sounside, they live about 1 1/2 in from 191A (DuBose rd) and are on the North side of the road so dont know how the beachside houses are doing but they do not have water in the house at this time, and think there is one tree down in the yard, but thankfully not on the house. Still have the roof. They lost power before noon yesterday.
3. I just spoke with a friend that lives on Laurel road near the elementary school, he didn't evacuate. They had over 3 feet of water in their home and the whole neighborhood was underwater. The water has gone down some, sounds like any development south of 98 was underwater last night/morning. He said the wind damage was minimal...just flooding. God Bless all of them!
4. My family in Pace (Santa Villa) are ok - no major damage for them but said it was the worst hurricane they've ever seen. They are without electricity and water.
5. Talked to my cousin this morning. He lives on White Road close to East Spencer Field Road. He reported that while the damage was significant to Trees there was no damage to any houses that he could see outside of blown Shingles and no flooding . Everything on the corner of White Road and East Spencer Field road appears to be OK. Lost Power.
6. I am a resident of GB proper but I cannot reach anyone there, however I have family in P'cola that I have been in contact with. Three of the 4 are in the Cordova Park, airport, Spainish Trail area.
My sister off Spainish Trail has two trees that fell and penetrated her house, she tells me there are no trees standing in her neighborhood. My mom in Cordova park has roof damage and there is debris everywhere.
My mother-in-law in West Pensacola had an oak tree crash through the roof of her house, it also smashed my sister-in laws car.
My other sister had contact with a GB proper resident who did not evacuate and is a block north of Tall Pine Trail. He was getting water in his home as of about midnight.
7. The water in my parents house in Gulf Breeze (near Oriole Beach Elementary) came up to their waists, furniture and everything else was floating around in the house. By now the water has subsided to ankle deep and they have been able to go outside and take a look around. Their 2 cars floated into the yard, all kinds of furniture and debris floating in the yard and the water is still up to the front deck (about 1 foot). That's the last I got from my parents at about 8:00am.
8. Ok, the best I can offer is bad news from Warrington. I am currently away for school in Tallahassee and have been in contact with my parents. We live on the water and have experienced catastrophic flooding. I would estimate waters 15 feet above normal, covering our SUV and Truck and eventually pouring through the house. (Funny image) my parents and dog are literally floating around the house on their bed. In short, other than the brick structure of the house, we have lost everything. I am afraid to report that this is most likely the worst storm Pensacola has faced in the modern era. I can only hope that those further inland are doing better.
9. I have heard fro family off of Lilliah Hwy and 70th ave and 58th ave. Lots of trees downs. No flooding yet. Parents lost large shed and tree on cars. This was the news as of 6:00 AM on Thursday 9/16/04. If I hear more news as the family gets out at sunrise I will post.
10. I just reached my family located near Lilian Hwy. and 98 and they are safe but worn. They just went outside ....lost a large tree in backyard, entire stockade fence, roof damage but okay. No major flooding at this time. Lots of trees down.
11. I just spoke with family who rode it out on Dogtrack Road. They are fine but said there are sheds down everywhere. There are tons of trees down and on a lot of cars and homes. Not much water damage as of now but are still getting tropical storm winds and will be for several hours. God Bless everyone effected. Our prayers are with you.
12. My sister-in-law owns the Perdido Bay KOA in Lillian and lives down at the water side of the bay. She is up at the store but the house has no roof or windows. If you cross over the Perdio bridge and look down to the south, you probably have seen that big white house sitting there. I am trying to find information on Chandelle subdivision. If anyone can help me, I'd apreciate it.
13. Just talked to a resident on Electra Lane - no flooding, reports of fence down, chimney down, soffit damage.
14. Just talked to Mom--She did not evacuate but did go to a friend's house that is larger and has basement. We live in North Hill--Corner of Lee and Lloyd. She said all the windows in front are gone, skylights all came in, fence ripped away, but eveyone is OK. Has not seen our house yet as curfew still in effect until 8:00. Anyone heard about Pensacola Beach--any chance that houses 2 streets back from the gulf are still standing?
So sorry about your loses. So very sorry.
But THANK YOU for your reports!!
This is the best info I have yet. I cannot contact anyone in Milton/Pace yet and niether can my family. They evacuated to Alabama and are waiting for news so that they can return home. If you hear of anything regarding teh Chumukla Hwy up to Woodbine and the 5 way intersection or near the high school I'd be appreciative. That's all higher ground, if there is such a thing in Santa Rosa county, so damage should be minimal.
Again, many thanks for the thorough report.
Thanks for that very comprehensive report.
Sounds like Pensacola and Gulf Shores are devastated.
Hope they get the phones back up soon so everyone worried about relatives can get through.
OMG, as I had imagined, sounds as if the west side got slammed pretty hard. Thank you so much for this post. I'm still trying to find out about our particular area, but have not heard/seen a whole lot. I have a feeling we are going to be screwed, we have hurricane insurance, but not flood, don't ask why I haven't a clue! If you find anything else, pls let me know. And thank you Eagle Eye for concerns, I'm not looking forward to the coming weeks/months, since hubby is about to go out on a 6 month cruise, have no idea what I need/should do about this.
I heard second-hand via a message board post regarding friends that live somewhere in Pensacola (no idea of exact location, sorry). They, their family, and a couple of friends rode the storm out in their house...awnings gone and one oak ripped out of the ground in their backyard, but thankfully no injuries or damage other than that. No mention of flooding.
Can't say I agree with all of the contents of their "hurricane emergency kit," though. They included the usuals--bleach, water, batteries, flashlights, candles--a .40-caliber SIG with extra clips (OK, *that* I agree with), copious quantities of beer and other booze, and a bag of weed. Not a real good combination.
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Please ping me on any more info on Gulf Breeze (Pins Lane).
Wow! You and your family are also in my prayers.
My Dad is in DeFuniak Springs, inland, but he still had the 100 plus winds. Said it looks like a bomb went off on his property.
This is so awful but it's good to know your family is OK.