A moist SW steering flow pushed storms inland from the Gulf Coast region. The combination of very hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s increased diurnally instability. Strong to severe storms erupted over the area during the afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 16:40:00 to 22-JUL-15 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Starke one near State Road 100 and Laura Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUMMERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down on San Jose Blvd just south of I-295.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 16:40:00 to 22-JUL-15 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across power lines near Lakeshore Drive and Lakewood Drive. One tree also fell onto a power pole, which knocked the pole down across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 16:25:00 to 22-JUL-15 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of SW 160th Street and SW 65th Avenue on the northside of Crosby Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 15:55:00 to 22-JUL-15 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNANDINA BEACH
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large limbs and road signs were blown down. The spotter estimated wind gusts to 55 mph. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 to 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Social media reported that the Aqua East Surf Shop sign was blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 15:50:00 to 22-JUL-15 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe damage occurred to a home at 690 Goldenrod Lane South due to thunderstorm winds. Trees and power lines were blown down between the house and the intersection of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. Cars were moved by the wind in the Walgreens parking at A1A and Atlantic Blvd. Light poles were blown over in the K-Mart parking lot.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 15:51:00 to 22-JUL-15 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported between Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach along 3rd Street. Water depth was around 1 foot on average.

Lightning in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAN PABLO
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was struck by lightning and on the 4300 block of East Foxhaven Drive. This in in the Osprey Point Neighborhood. The cost of damage was unknown  but estimated for Storm Data.

Lightning in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 16:10:00 to 22-JUL-15 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILANO BEACH
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A lightning caused a house fire in Vilano Beach. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 to 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A social media post reported a large tree down and blocked the Interstate 295 southward ramp from Normandy Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 to 22-JUL-15 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The top of a McDonald's sign on Atlantic Blvd in Atlantic beach was ripped from the pole and blown about 50 feet.