Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

we heard from eyewitness to blue mt. beach that beach erosion is severe , like opal. dont know about houses but will keep you posted if i hear anything. hope you and yours are ok.

Ivan + beach scraping + $1.7 million dollars worth of sand at Seaside + whatever St. Joe and others spent + 9 months + Arlene + Cindy = Opal

:( :( :( !!!

Does anyone know the condition of the beach at the Gulf View Heights walkover?

When we were down the end of May we were amazed at the considerable amount of beach erosion in that area and that many of the dunes were half the size that they were in July 2004. Thank you for any info

I didn't check Sunset Beach (it was getting too dark) but all of the beach walkovers were damaged. Some are completely gone, others are probably post-Ivan condition.

has anyone any information on the palms at seagrove condo area.
also, was the beach damage similar to Opal, which sliced the dunes in half, leaving vertical sand cliffs for miles, or are we talking about smaller, narrower beaches?
Thanks.

Re: Dennis - damage reports

Very little damage at Pelican Circle--some leaves off of trees. From the neighborhood walkover, I could see that a one story house to the east of the walkover had lost a lot of shingles and was about 5 feet from the drop off. The house next to it has a deck that ends where the drop off begins. The walkover itself lost the stairs going down to the beach.

Camp Creek Kid,
THANK YOU for that info. If the house you are refering to that is 5 feet from the drop is Ted Maloof's old house, immediatley east of the walkover, then that is a lot more erosion than Ivan caused.

You are very kind to provide all of the information you have. If we can buy you a drink next week when we come over, it would be our pleasure!

Thanks

We are heading to Dune Allen area July 19-23. All reports seem to say SWB and in particular survived the wrath of Dennis. Any news we can use in terms of dunes, access to area or other travel problems? So glad it sounds like folks that stayed are ok! :clap_1:

My wife, three kids (not all mine) two dogs and I left 30A Friday and wife , two dogs and I ( in that order of importance) plan to return this Weds if all OK. Having seen only two storms since we bought in 2003, I can only say thank you for those dunes, without them I could visit my cottage by driving to south Atlanta.

A second hand report from Blue Mtn. Please note that this is 2nd hand and not personally confirmed. A lot of foundation erosion to several homes. The pink house next to the regional public access has approx 1 foot of dune, which means it lost about 15 feet. The next 2 homes have severe damaged
foundations and damage to structure. The next house is still standing, but the new, partially completed retaining wall is damaged. The Lucas house lost its big wooden retaining wall and not sure of the damage underneath. Seems the "slice" is much further inland than Opal or Ivan. Blue Mountain Villas also had some issues,but not sure how severe.
Sorry, that is all that I presently know.

From all that I have been reading it sounds like the area and all were pretty lucky and safe. We are supposed to be checking in on July 16 and we are staying in a house on Thyme Street in Seagrove. If I remember correctly the beach access there is relatively steep. I am sure that most of the walkovers in that area are gone because of the posts about Seaside. Does anyone know if there will be any access to the beach there or if there is any beach? Just curious, if at all possible we are still coming. I am glad everyone is OK.

Over the next few days Kurt or someone local will post a Walton County beach access update list. From what I recall there are some flat access areas to the beach throughout 30-A and definitely in Seagrove--so you can get to the beach even if walkovers are not yet restored.

Does anyone have any info about Beachside Condos? They are directly across the street fromButterfly Bicycle shop. After Ivan the beach was almost washed out from under a few condos - I was wondering if Dennis had done more damage? Also, can you see any damage to the townhomes in front along 30A?

Are they letting people return home yet?

Love to know how the Bullard House held up? Left on Saturday afternoon hoping it will hang on as it has before. It is so hard to watch from TX and not be there.

Hey mom and Jenna (Physes and Jennifer)!!! We are so excited to get back to the beach!! We will see you there and our family will do all we can to help in the clean up!!

I have enjoyed being able to be a part of the last couple of days with you guys through this mess- thank you for the messages and the updates.

When you are renters you get to live in a little bit of paradise at least for a week!! Thank you beach natives for making it such a great place to stay! :clap_1:
You will find us on the sand in one week!!

About 45 members of my mom's family have several of the Grayton Beach State Park Cabins booked starting next weekend. We are comming from several states and I was wondering the condition of the cabins and that part of the beach. We are hoping it will still work out. Due to the large numbers, it will be hard to find something else with such short notice as we have all already arranged to be off of work during that week (the 16-23). We did this last year and loved it and have been very excited about returning. Any information would be appreciated. We need to make a decision as soon as we can so we can get other options coordinated, hopefully not though, Grayton Beach is definatly my first choice. :confused:

Is is safe to assume that there is power in the Seacrest area?

There is power on the eastern end of 30A including both CHELCO :bow: and Gulf Power customers, i.e., Inlet to Seagrove. Of course there may be isolated homes with no power, but nothing widespread.

WOW....I was holding my breath while watching the hurricane pass over you guys! Glad to hear you didn't get it too bad!
Kurt, just wanted to stop by here and send you all well wishes.....as Grayton Beach has a very special place in my heart as you know! 🙂
By the way, incredible photo of the buried staircase with the storm clouds in the foreground!
Take good care ya'll!
CynthiaC xoxoxox

Re: Dennis - damage reports

Our house, which is opposite the Washaway House on the north, had a couple of Hardy board pieces down and a puddle standing around the house, some seawater in the pool.

It sounds like you are talking about Conch Out. That is our house also. We were there just last week. My wife and I were that last ones to leave the house around 5:00 PM Friday. We wanted to cry thinking we might be the last ones to stay there. I am glad to hear that the house faired so well. Thanks so much for the update. :clap_1:

I am checking on The Village of South Walton on 30A is there power and access to the beach how is that.
Also have a home in Gulfside Cottages in Destin off of old 98
Thanks for anyones help