A potent storm system combined with high speed shear and increasing instability favored discrete pre-frontal super cells across the area. The SPC had the forecast area highlighted under a High Risk for severe storms.

Lightning in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 02:48:00 to 06-APR-17 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MANDARIN
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house fire occurred due to a lightning strike. All inside were able to evacuate. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 01:00:00 to 06-APR-17 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on State Road 200 near Callahan. Power lines were taken down by the fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 02:15:00 to 06-APR-17 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A backyard Gazebo was damaged. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 05:45:00 to 06-APR-17 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIRSDALE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power line was blown down along Highway 42 near Weirsdale. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 08:00:00 to 06-APR-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGLER BEACH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of South 22nd Street and Ocean Shore Blvd. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated so the event could be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-17 23:35:00 to 05-APR-17 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down just east of Jasper. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 05-APR-17 23:26:00 to 05-APR-17 23:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVE OAK SUWANE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across County Road 249.

Lightning in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 05:30:00 to 06-APR-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKER
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A structure fire due to lightning occurred during the pre-dawn hours. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 05:30:00 to 06-APR-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE SAMPSON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road at 1511 SW Avenue in Starke. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated to include the event in Storm Data.

Wildfire in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 17:00:00 to 06-APR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning caused wildfire started in John Bethea State Forest in northern Baker County about 2.5 miles NE of the Eddy Tower in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This wildfire grew into the West Mims Wildfire which impacted the region for many months.