Flagler County staff reported Oct. 20 that recent nor'easter conditions caused noticeable coastal erosion in parts of the shoreline and that the seawall at Beverly Beach Camptown has been compromised.

The county administrator (presenting to the board) said the county's coastal engineering administrator conducted site inspections and a drone assessment and is finalizing a comprehensive report that includes photographs and video. Because the file is large, the county will coordinate with IT to post the full report on the county's coastal management website within about a week and will issue links and a press release when it is available.

Staff also said they have notified the Beverly Beach property owner about the owner's responsibility to remove the failed seawall and provided guidance on next steps. County staff said replacement of the seawall (if the owner chooses that route) would require permitting and might not be permitted in the same footprint given current regulatory guidelines and permitting standards.

Separately, staff reported the county has received both the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit for the Reach 2 beach-nourishment project. Staff cautioned that construction timing depends on equipment availability and bidding and indicated the work may be more likely in 2026 than in spring 2025. Staff also said the collapsed seawall debris would need removal and that the beach profile in that area may change as design work continues.

Ending: The county will publish the coastal engineering assessment on its website, coordinate permitting and design adjustments for Reach 2 as needed, and monitor property-owner responses about seawall removal or replacement.