A pre-frontal squall in and mesolow tracked across southeast Georgia and northeast Florida in several waters of convection through the day. High instability was present, with upper level forcing in place ahead of a long wave trough. The tornado was a associated with the core of a mesolow that tracked ENE inland from the Gulf Coast and over Columbia county and NE over Charlton County. Very heavy rainfall of 4-6 inches occurred over 24 hours with hourly rainfall rates of 2-3 inches in some locations.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-14 09:06:00 to 15-MAY-14 09:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVE OAK
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 4 inches of rainfall in 24 hours in Live Oak.

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 09:20:00 to 15-MAY-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

In one hour, the mesonet site measured 2.36 inches.

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 10:20:00 to 15-MAY-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA CROSSE
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall of 2.6 inches was measured in one hour at the FAWN station.

Heavy Rain in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-14 10:20:00 to 15-MAY-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SPGS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 4.92 inches in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 12:15:00 to 15-MAY-14 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALATKA KAY ARKIN AR
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused ponding of water on top of a Sonic Restaurant which caused the roof to collapse. The cost of damage was unknown, but a value was entered in Storm Data so the event could be included. This value is likely inaccurate.

Lightning in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 10:00:00 to 15-MAY-14 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE NORTH
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a large boat which caused a fire. Significant damage occurred. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data. This estimated value is likely inaccurate.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 to 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVE OAK
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread road closures were reported due to flood waters.

Tornado in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 08:15:00 to 15-MAY-14 08:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph caused significant tree damage to properties at the intersection of Pinemount Road and Nugget Road. Many large oak trees were twisted and snapped with large limbs 8-12 inches torn off. Large pine trees were twisted at the bases and toppled. An outbuilding had significant damage. Sheets of metal were strewn across the property. Pieces of lumber were impaled into the pasture land 1 to 2 feet. Large pilings in the ground 1-1.5 ft were lifted out of the ground and dispersed across the property. The cost of damage is unknown.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 06:25:00 to 15-MAY-14 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PADLOCK
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported near the intersection of County Road 49 and 114th Terrace. The road was closed.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 07:50:00 to 15-MAY-14 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVE OAK
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Localized street flooding occurred in downtown Live Oak with some problem areas barricaded. No street closures were reported at the time of this report.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 to 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANFORD
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed due to flood waters. Water was at picnic table level in the Ivey Memorial Park.

Heavy Rain in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 to 15-MAY-14 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBRIEN
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was crossing the roadway with a large hold forming in the middle of the road. Possible sink hole.

Rip Current in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 15-MAY-14 17:00:00 to 15-MAY-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Fire Rescue and a surfer helped rescue a 12 year old boy from the surf. This event was likely due to a rip current near the Vilano Beach Jetties.

Heavy Rain in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 14-MAY-14 10:20:00 to 15-MAY-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDDY
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Eddy Tower RAWS station measured 4.55 inches in 24 hours.