Deep layer cyclonic flow and very high moisture content produced several days of soaking rainfall during a develop local Nor'Easter event. After locally heavy rainfall on May 2 and 3, strong onshore flow and gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph started to caused trees to come down over inland northeast Florida from Bradford county to Flagler county.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 02-MAY-13 17:00:00 to 02-MAY-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A branch of the Cedar River was escaping its banks and causing areal flooding. The cost of damage was unknown, and only estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.

Flood in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 08:45:00 to 03-MAY-13 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNEY FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were several roads in Penny Farms closed due to standing flood waters due to heavy rainfall. Water was up to the bottom of the bridge on Everett Avenue at Dillaberry Branch which runs into Black Creek. Also. the water was spilling over North Dolphin Avenue. Creeks were coming out of their banks and additional flooding occurred in the Foxmeadow subdivision. A spotter measured a 24 hr rainfall total in Foxmeadow of 4.26 inches. The cost of damage from flooding was estimated only so the event could be included in Storm Data. The value is likely a gross underestimate.

Heavy Rain in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 03-MAY-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOCTORS INLET
Reported by: NWS Employee

A measured 4.64 inches was recorded on the west side of Fleming Island since the morning of Thursday, May 2nd.

High Surf in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 12:00:00 to 03-MAY-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Breakers of 5 to 6 feet were reported with occasional waves up to 8 feet near Hanna Park at 1 pm. At 3:45 pm, breakers of 5 to 7 feet were reported at Jacksonville Beach. The water level was up to the dune line during high tide.

High Surf in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 12:00:00 to 03-MAY-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Breakers around 4 to 7 feet were reported.

Flood in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 09:15:00 to 03-MAY-13 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All four lanes of Highway 301 in Starke were closed to flooding between Market Road and State Road 16. Water and Laura Streets also had major flooding. Many other roads were closed in sections of the city due to flooding. The cost of damage was estimated and is likely grossly underestimated.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 02-MAY-13 06:00:00 to 02-MAY-13 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENLAND
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Bartram Park and Mandarin measured a rainfall total of 4 inches since 7 am that morning.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 01-MAY-13 06:00:00 to 03-MAY-13 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 9.66 inches from May 1 through the 3rd.

Flood in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 11:45:00 to 03-MAY-13 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor flooding of businesses and residences was reported along Highway 310 from Starke to Lawtey. Several roads were closed due to flood waters. The cost of damage was estimated for event inclusion in Storm Data.

High Surf in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 15:35:00 to 03-MAY-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Breakers of 4 to 6 feet and minor beach erosion were reported.

Flash Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 03-MAY-13 04:30:00 to 03-MAY-13 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding occurred in downtown St. Augustine near King and Cordova Streets, and the surrounding areas. Vehicles were trying to escape the area due to rising high water. The cost of damage in the area was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data. Note that the true cost of damage was unknown.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 02-MAY-13 06:00:00 to 03-MAY-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGLER BEACH
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rainfall total over the past 24 hours was 7.19 inches. Four inches were measured since midnight on the 3rd. Additional rainfall amounts from May 2 through 9:30 am on May 3: 7.75 inches in Bulow, 7 inches in Central Palm Coast; 5.75 inches in south central Palm Coast. Widespread power outages and sporadic trees down occurred across the county over the 2 day period due to saturated grounds and gusty onshore flow with non-convective wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph on May 3rd. On May 3rd, the county Park Department closed Princess Place Preserve as a precaution due to coastal flooding and the chance of trees falling due to saturated grounds.