A series of upper level impulses moved over a stationary frontal boundary across north Florida and southeast Georgia producing severe weather and flooding.  This event continued into April 2009.

Tornado in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-09 19:45:00 to 31-MAR-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLAVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.75M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down as an EF-0 in an open field just east of the Suwannee River and south of the Progress Energy power plant. It increased to intensity becoming a low end EF-1 tornado several hundred feet down track where it impacted several farm buildings and mobile homes. Several small farm structures were destroyed and winds here we estimated to be between 86 and 90 mph. The tornado continued moving northeastward as an EF-0 snapping trees along its path near the entrance to the Suwannee River State Park and along Stagecoach Road. It then went through a wooded area emerging along West Tower Road where it began the occlusion process. The rear flank downdraft heavily damaged two chicken houses with a loss of about a quarter million dollars. At this point the tornado took a northward turn toward the Jenkins Farm house destroying a large work shed with heavy machinery and damaging the home. The tornado was rated as an EF-1 here with winds of 95 to 100 mph. Debris from the shed was strewn across the field north of the Jenkins Farm house to Stagecoach Road.

Lightning in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-09 03:05:00 to 29-MAR-09 03:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIBERNIA
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning ignited a roof fire on a Fleming Island home. The family was not in the home at the time and there were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 28-MAR-09 20:05:00 to 28-MAR-09 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a tree blown into a screened porch with a partial roof collapse at 7630 NW 51st Drive.  Wind blew tree into an apartment building in the Hidden Village Apartment complex one half mile south of Archer Road.  Trees were also blown down on a home at 6632 SW 81st Street in Gainesville. Heavy rain and power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 28-MAR-09 21:26:00 to 28-MAR-09 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICOLATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

St. Johns County Fire-Rescue reports numerous trees and power lines down around the northwestern portion of the county at County Road 208, Pacetti Road and County Road 13A North.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-09 02:00:00 to 29-MAR-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St Johns County Emergency Management reported trees down in the northwestern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-09 02:20:00 to 29-MAR-09 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDRICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Marion County Emergency Management reported several trees down with one tree blocking a highway. Small hail was also reported by a Sheriff���s Deputy on Highway 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-09 02:45:00 to 29-MAR-09 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

A Clay Electric line supervisor reported widespread thunderstorm wind damage to trees and power lines from Palatka to Georgetown.  Approximately 400 customers in the Palatka service area were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-09 03:20:00 to 29-MAR-09 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Putnam County Fire-rescue reported trees down in the Whispering Pines area.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JAX)JACKSNVILLE INT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Jacksonville International Airport ASOS officially reported 3.05 inches of rain between 9 p.m. and midnight EDT (8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST).

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 31-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-09 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter reported 1.37 inches of rain between 9 p.m. and midnight EDT (8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST) at Normandy Village near Interstate 295.

Lightning in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 28-MAR-09 21:26:00 to 28-MAR-09 21:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICOLATA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A 17 year old man was struck by lightning at 1512 Dahlgreen Street. He was treated at the scene by Fire-Rescue and then transported to Baptist South Hospital. During the storm the young man ran outside to bring his dogs in from the storm, when he was struck by lightning.