- December 23, 2024
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Dune breaches and drains clogged by organic matter contributed to flooding in Cinnamon Beach and Ocean Hammock. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A resident strolls the neighborhood surveying the flooded streets at Cinnamon Beach. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The sand berm along the foreshores of Cinnamon Beach, Ocean Hammock and Hammock Dunes has now completely eroded, allowing ocean incursions in between properties into the local neighborhoods. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Debris is flying, and many trees have been undercut and washed offshore. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
This beach walkover at Ocean Hammock traverses a 5-foot deep gully, now completely flooded. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Looking south towards Hammock Dunes, there are now no berms left to prevent storm surge from penetrating neighborhoods. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Trees and debris pound the shore. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
This little fellow has likely had a couple of tough days — seen here heading for higher ground. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The flooded streets of Cinnamon Beach. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Resident Doug Brown clears a blocked drain to help mitigate street flooding, while a Dunes Community Development District vehicle drives by. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
For some, a storm is an adventure. Archer Broadhurst finds out firsthand nature's wrath. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The Cinnamon Beach pool is closed for now. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The flooded streets of Cinnamon Beach. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Ocean Hammock resident Lisa Johnson helps friends clear drains on the flooded streets of Cinnamon Beach. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The Atlantic Ocean is free to enter between these two Cinnamon Beach homes. Waves were washing through here and down the street. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Typical residential damage in Cinnamon Beach — and the storm is not over yet. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Residents out clearing the street drains to help mitigate flooding. Left to right: Jesse Karanas, Tom Hammang, Archer Broadhurst, Derek Johnson, JoAnn Brown, Lisa Johnson and Jamie Karanas. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Residents in Cinnamon Beach and Ocean Hammock gathered together Thursday, Nov. 10, to clear street drains of organic debris.
The blockages contributed to extensive flooding as ocean incursions and breeches from destroyed sand dunes and storm surges damage the neighborhoods.
