The combination of T.S. Sandy and strong high pressure over the central U.S. combined to create a very strong, northeast flow over NE Florida and the adjacent coastal waters from Friday Nov. 26th through late on the 27th. Tropical storm force winds were measured over the adjacent coastal waters which were under a Tropical Storm Warning. Tropical storm force winds were measured along the Flagler County coast on Friday evening, where a tropical storm warning extended up to St. Augustine. A tropical storm watch was in effect from St. Augustine to Fernandina Beach. Elevated surf and dangerous rip currents impact the northeast Florida coast. Extra safety precautions were taken by emergency response officials due to a larger population in Jacksonville for the annual Fl-Ga College Football Game.

High Surf in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 08:10:00 to 26-OCT-12 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Breaker heights of 6 to 8 feet with a few larger sets were observed at the Jacksonville Beach Pier.

Tropical Storm in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 15:10:00 to 27-OCT-12 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts started to impact Flagler County around 4 pm on Friday Nov. 26th. At 4:10 pm, a wind gust to 43 mph was measured in East Palm Coast. Friday evening, a measured gust of 48 mph was measured near Flagler Beach. At 12:05 pm on the 27th, spotters in Flagler Beach reported surf heights of 6 feet. There were no reports of any major erosion. The Flagler Beach Pier was closed on the 26th and the 27th. High astronomical tides combined with onshore flow did create flooding problems on the afternoon of Sunday the 28th, when, at 3 pm, very minor tidal flooding was reported on the Intracoastal Waterway south of Flagler Beach at South 26th Street and South Daytona Avenue. This area is normally flood prone during higher than normal tides, and there was no water threat to structures or roads.

Coastal Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 28-OCT-12 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A maximum tide level of 6.59 feet was observed at the Mayport Tide Gage. Shallow coastal flooding typically begins along the northeast Florida coast near Mayport when the tidal departure is near 6.4 ft MLLW.

Coastal Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 28-OCT-12 14:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very minor tidal flooding was reported from the Intracoastal Waterway south of Flagler Beach. Water covered the road at South 26th Street and South Daytona Avenue. This area is normally flood prone during higher than normal tides. There was no threat to structures and the roads were not closed.

Tropical Storm in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-OCT-12 18:05:00 to 26-OCT-12 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Johns County Emergency Management reported coastal flooding around 7:05 pm on the evening of the 26th in St. Augustine. Water was going over the seawall south of the Bridge of Lions. Protective actions were taken. At 7:28 pm that evening, the St. Augustine AWOS station at the airport reported a gust of 49 mph. At 10 pm that evening, the St. Augustine C-Man station reported winds sustained at 36 mph with gusts to 48 mph. At 11 pm that evening, the St. Augustine C-Man reported measured sustained winds of 34 kts (39 mph) with a gust to 44 kts (51 mph).