A strong cold front pushed southward into the central Florida Peninsula on Monday, May 18th with unseasonably strong high pressure building in behind it. An unseasonably strong non-tropical low pressure system developed over the Bahamas and began to track in a northwesterly direction toward the region. The strong pressure gradient between the high and low pressure systems brought strong winds to the coastal areas and excessive rainfall to portions of north Florida through Sunday, May 24th.

High Surf in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 19-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Significant beach erosion was reported at Fort Clinch. There was barely space for a vehicle on a normally wide beach. Breakers of six to seven feet were estimated at that time.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-09 13:32:00 to 21-MAY-09 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was been reported in homes on the Westside of Jacksonville on 105th Street. 2 inches of standing water was reported in some homes near the Ramona Road Flea Market. Later that afternoon McCoys Creek flooded with McCoys Creek Road and portions of Kings Street shut down. Also several homes in the 9000 block of Hecksher Drive were flooded during the evening.

High Surf in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 19-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

High surf was reported by the public with wave action completely covering the beach and washing up into the dune line. No beach was visible at the time of the report.

High Surf in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 19-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor beach erosion with breakers of six feet were reported during the morning.

Strong Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 11:26:00 to 19-MAY-09 11:26:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The Jacksonville Beach Pier wind gage measured a 54 mph winds gust while a National Weather Service employee was on the pier. Some minor damage to the pier bait house.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 21-MAY-09 07:15:00 to 21-MAY-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several streets near downtown wee closed due to flooding. Major areas closed were the 800 to 900 block of Market Street, the 800 to 900 block of Hubbard Street and the 000 to 100 block of Orange Street. Also portions of Lem Turner Road were closed due to flooding.

High Surf in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 19-MAY-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A local surf shop reporting eight foot breakers at 6:00 a.m. EST and Park rangers reported moderate beach erosion at Talbot Island State Park during the morning. Some boards were removed by wave action from the Jacksonville Beach Pier; however, these boards were designed to break off in high surf to avoid damage to the pier structure.  High surf of five to seven feet for the near shore breakers and seven to ten feet for the offshore breakers  was reported by and National Weather Service employee during the afternoon.  A strong long shore current of approximately three to four knots was also reported.

Heavy Rain in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 20-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKE
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer reported three inches of rain in a twenty four hour period.

Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 18-MAY-09 15:16:00 to 24-MAY-09 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARINELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall began in Flagler County on Sunday, May 17th associated with a cold frontal passage with between one and three inches of rain falling by Monday morning.  The rainfall increased on Monday with four and a half inches having fallen by 3 p.m. EDT/2 p.m. EST. Due to moist antecedent ground conditions flooding began quickly with County Road 35 west of Bunnell washed out near State Road 100. By Tuesday morning, the 19th, up to eleven and a half inches of rain had fallen with continuing flooding problems continuing. Heavy rainfall continued on Wednesday with up to 24 inches of rain having fallen since Sunday at the Fair Grounds. The rain finally began to slowly taper off on the 21st and 22nd; however, by the end of the event up to 28 inches of rainfall was reported by the school staff in downtown Bunnell (the County Seat). Extensive flooding was reported to multiple roads in Daytona North with over three feet of water on some. Several residents had to be rescued from flooded homes in that area. Significant roads that were reported as having been flooded and closed are County Road 75, County Road 65, Forest Park  Rd, Tangerine Rd,  County Road 15,  and Water Oak Road. In western Flagler County including Deanville, Andulusia, Cody���s Corner ���massive flooding��� of agricultural property was reported with many fields resembling lakes. Many side roads were reported as being underwater including Otis Stone Hunter Road, Hardgrove Grade (west of the Florida East Coast railroad tracks).

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 20-MAY-09 06:00:00 to 20-MAY-09 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large oak tree fell on a gas line of a residential structure due to heavy rain and saturated ground conditions.

Funnel Cloud in MARION, FLORIDA
From 23-MAY-09 14:30:00 to 23-MAY-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION OAKS
Reported by: Public

The general public reported a funnel cloud which dissipated before reaching the ground.

Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 15:30:00 to 19-MAY-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A section of King Street between Ponce De Leon Blvd. and Riberia Road was closed due to flooding as a result of heavy rainfall and an above normal high tide.

Heavy Rain in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 19-MAY-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENT CITY
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer measured 5.51 inches of rain during the 24 hour period from May 19th through May 20th at 5:00 a.m. EST or 6:00 a.m. EDT.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 19-MAY-09 05:00:00 to 20-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE SPGS
Reported by: COOP Observer

A Cooperative Observer reported 3.69 inches of rain in a twenty four hour period ending at 6:00 a.m. EDT or 5:00 a.m. EST.