A mean layer ridge axis was across the local forecast area with PWAT values around 1.8 inches. Both sea breezes developed and triggered scattered strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening along with resultant outflow boundary mergers. Dry air aloft and relatively cool lapse rates of 6.5 C/km indicated an increased threat of wet microbursts.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 12-JUL-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding was reported across downtown Jacksonville. Intersections were closed across the area due to flooded roads including 1st Street and Market Street, 7th and Silver Streets and Pearl Street between 7th and 8th.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two vehicles were flooded near the intersection of East Independent Drive and South Newnan Street.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:20:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to dime size hail was reported in downtown Jacksonville.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:25:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail reported in downtown Jacksonville.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:55:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was observed. Report via social media.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:12:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Mandarin off of San Jose Blvd, just north of Interstate 295.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:23:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on Market Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:55:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Iona and 5th Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:10:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWDEN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large oak tree was blown down along San Jose Blvd. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for the even to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:25:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIBERNIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee estimated wind gusts of 60-70 mph. Numerous trees were blown down or snapped along Pine Avenue between Hibernia Oaks neighborhood southward toward the Fleming Grove Neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 16:28:00 to 12-JUL-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OBRIEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down at Loretto Road and Flynn Road in Mandarin.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:25:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOCTORS INLET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The EM reported 15 trees down on homes, 5 roads blocked by fallen trees and about 5 out buildings damaged by fallen trees on Fleming Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 16:57:00 to 12-JUL-16 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down west of Lake City. Small hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 17:16:00 to 12-JUL-16 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on State Road 51.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 12-JUL-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down west of Lake City. Trees were blown down in the Woodgate Village Subdivision and a tree fell on a mobile home within this subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 12-JUL-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An oak tree was blown down near the intersection of SE 49th Ave and SE 92nd Street. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:35:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golfball size hail was reported along Emerson Street in Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 15:05:00 to 12-JUL-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree branch was across San Jose Blvd at Loretto Road. The cost of damage was unknown but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Hail in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 12-JUL-16 14:35:00 to 12-JUL-16 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media post of quarter size hail at the intersection of Beach Blvd and Emerson.