Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

Re: Dennis - damage reports

Anyone know how Red Bar did? We are having a family reunion near there next weekend. From the way things sound, eveyone has done pretty well. Any new updates would be appreciated. We are going to be staying on High Dunes Drive (Gulf Trace). Looking forward to a relaxing weekend. :cool:

I'm back on. 😀

I am not going to read thru all of these post, and I know I will be repeating stuff. Here is the gist:

For those of you in SoWal, if you had a Gulf-Front home, bless your heart. If you are 1 lot away, you are probably okay, and very close to becoming Gulf-front. The dunes were pounded out to sea. I hit the beach today before sunrise to do a little chicking. I have not seen one complete walkover today. I just returned from enjoying a quiet, people-wise, afternoon at the beach. I have visited the beaches from Seagrove One to Destiny by the Sea(Destin). I have many photos to share at a later time, and many that I will not share. I did not have one clear photo from yesterday due to the wind shaking me around. For those of you who asked me before yesterday to check on your home, you are good to go, although Rather B Paddlin does have a sheet of plywood on the ground. (Rather B, your house looks very clean). Donna, I saw a white truck at your place today, maybe rental company? Your house looks okay, but there is water standing in your neighbors yard. You may have had some water come in under your door. I think you should check it out. Otherwise, you look great.

The only place I found to enter the Beach was Grayton Beach. Western Lake is like a class II rapid this morning, but has slowed to a class I this afternoon.


Thankfully, not much to report for damage unless you live Gulf-front or built on ground floor on low lying area around water. Gulf Trace and Blue Mtn Bch have serious home damage gulf front. Adagio looks fine. Dune Allen, you should not rebuild on the Gulf. Destin - power out and much damage on old 98. Road is blocked off east of Captain Daves on the Gulf.

I am heading out of town tomorrow and probably will not be able to post many photos until later. Glad all are okay. I could have used a bit of help today, pulling in crap off the beach. When you get here, wear your shoes to avoid nasty injuries from buried objects.

It was my experience that the water takes about 5 days to clear up again. This area is beautiful and you will LOVE IT! Watercolor is great fun... Only question will be- CAN you get down to the beach?? From the photo on this site of the Seaside dunes, one could only assume Watercolor will be in trouble too. This looks really bad. Bring your ladders!

Quint - Are you asking about houses to the east or west of the public access at BMB? I'm not sure about the houses, but my family owns a unit in the Blue Mountain Villas/Blue Mountain Condos buildings. I've heard that the building to the east is condemned and the one to the west is dangerously close to the edge.

The side containing the pink and gold homes..

Re: Dennis - damage reports

Smiling Joe:

Did you by chance take any pictures of Cottage Street and the Beach at Grayton?

Hey Joe! Great to hear from you. Any pictures you can post would be great!

Hey Joe! Great to hear from you. Any pictures you can post would be great!

I am in for only a quick bite to eat. Have not even looked thru my pics yet, but I have one for you. (They have already removed it, so don't be scared. One of only a few trees I saw down.)

Thanks for the awesome update Joe. I can't wait to see the photos.

Do you know about the condition of the Inn at Blue Mountain?

Re: Dennis - damage reports

Smiling Joe:

Did you by chance take any pictures of Cottage Street and the Beach at Grayton?

I was almost blown off of Cottage St yesterday. Terrible photos due to hard wind. I should have some of the Beach from Cottage St. Check in photo album next week. I will post a few general shots in there later tonight.


This shot was taken last night from Cottage St; sorry for the blurr.

Do you know about the condition of the Inn at Blue Mountain?

I did not walk down to the Inn at Bl Mtn. I would guess that you guys may have lost some major sand on the Gulf side.

Do you know anything about the Washaway in Grayton Beach?

Hey seester!!(kelprincess) I will see you soon!! I am excited that all went well considering. Can not wait until we are back on your beaches again.

South Walton is really a wonderful place to take the family and the natives keep it so vibrant and up-beat!! I am glad that this is where we choose to vacation and hopefully one day live. :laughing1

by the way-Hey MG

Main beach entrance in Seaside. That is a 20' drop off.

Which house had the Roof Damage in Lake Place? Color # etc. How high did the water get on the houses in Lake Place that face Western Lake.

Thank you.

Do you know anything about the Washaway in Grayton Beach?

A bit of water underneath, but looks good structurally.

Which house had the Roof Damage in Lake Place? Color # etc. How high did the water get on the houses in Lake Place that face Western Lake.

Thank you.

I drove thru earlier and did not notice any roof damage. Maybe Sunshine can help, since I think she lives there.

The Bullard house that is the small cabin behind this picture. How did it fair? Mainly worried about wind damage.
Thanks for all your info and pictures. It is so helpful to those of us so far away from the place we love.

Hey seester!!(kelprincess) I will see you soon!! I am excited that all went well considering. Can not wait until we are back on your beaches again.

South Walton is really a wonderful place to take the family and the natives keep it so vibrant and up-beat!! I am glad that this is where we choose to vacation and hopefully one day live. :laughing1

by the way-Hey MG

Kareshack I didnt know you were coming! does your mother know? 😱
Lookin forward to toes in the sand

The Bullard house that is the small cabin behind this picture. How did it fair? Mainly worried about wind damage.
Thanks for all your info and pictures. It is so helpful to those of us so far away from the place we love.

Behind it where? North or west? ; describe it.