An area of low pressure developed across the southern Gulf of Mexico on Friday Nov. 5th and tracked eastward across north-central Florida Friday night, deepening offshore of the local NE FL Atlantic coast on Saturday Nov. 6th as strong surface high pressure wedged southward north of the region. This created a rare, true Nor'Easter event for the local area which including coastal and tidal flooding with inundation of 2-3 ft at high tides and damaging wind gusts, A High Wind Warning and Storm Warning for coastal and marine areas was issued. Localized heavy rainfall occurred for portions of coastal NE Florida. Moderate to major coastal erosion occurred. Coastal wind gusts of 40-50 mph started Friday morning then increased to 45-55 mph into Friday evening. The strongest winds of the event occurred for coastal NE FL Saturday morning, Nov. 6th, with sustained speeds 45-55 mph and gusts 60-70 mph. A peak wind gust of 68 mph was measured at the St. Augustine C-MAN station Saturday morning 11/6 around 06:30 am (peak sustained wind was 55 mph from the north) with a gust of 70 mph at 5:37 am at the Huguenot Park mesonet site. Moderate tidal flooding occurred along the local Atlantic coast with inundation of 2-3 feet.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 11:00:00 to 05-NOV-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM COAST TOWN CENTER
Reported by: Mesonet

About 4.42 inches was observed by personal weather station cypres knoll south KFLPALMC130. Rain began falling around 5 am and then heavy rain began around noon and continued to around 9 pm. Surrounding rain gages ranged from 2.5 to 3.5 inches for their total rainfall amounts.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 08:30:00 to 06-NOV-21 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTANZAS
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 4.25 inches was observed as the storm total rainfall over the past 24 hours.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 09:06:00 to 07-NOV-21 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On Friday 11/5 at 10:06 am local time, the Fernandina Beach NOS Tide Gauge (FRDF1) reached a peak water level of 2.65 ft above MHHW datum. Moderate tidal flooding for this location begins at 2.50 ft MHHW. At 10:40 am on 11/5, broadcast media reported street flooding along North Front Street of unknown depth.
On Saturday 11/6, the Fernandina Beach NOS Tide Gauge (FRDF1) reached a peak water level of 2.83 ft MHHW datum. At 12 pm on 11/6, emergency management reported  tidal flooding up to the train tracks along North Front Street.
On Sunday 11/7, the Fernandina Beach NOS Tide Gauge (FRDF1) reached a water level of 2.93 ft MHHW datum. This was the 7th highest flooding level on record for this location and was the highest recorded water level since Hurricane Irma in Sept. 2017. This was the highest water level that occurred at this location with a non-tropical weather system.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 09:00:00 to 07-NOV-21 10:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On Friday 11/5 at 10 am local time, the Mayport NOS tide gauge (MYPF1) reached a peak water level of 2.07 ft MHHW datum. Minor coastal flooding begins at 1.80 ft MHHW. At 10:42 am on 11/5, the tide gauge on the Dames Point Bridge (DMSF1) reached a peak water level of 1.85 ft MHHW datum. Minor coastal flooding begins at 1.60 ft MHHW. At 10:45 am on 11/5, the public reported that the water level was up to the pavement edge along Heckscher Drive near Browns Creek Bridge. At 11:57 am, the public reported that Kings Road Bridge in Neptune Beach was impassable due to tidal flooding and submerged.
On Saturday 11/6 at 11:18 am, the NOS tide gauge at Mayport reached a peak water level of 2.37 ft MHHW datum. Moderate tidal flooding begins at 2.30 ft MHHW.  At 11:29 am, broadcast media reported standing water along the end of Hood Landing Road near Clarks Fish Camp of unknown depth, but the road was impassable due to tidal flooding from Julington Creek. At 12 pm, the tide gauge on the Dames Point Bridge (DMSF1) reached a peak water level of 2.25 ft MHHW datum. Moderate coastal flooding begins around 2.10 ft MHHW.  At 1 pm on 11/6, the public reported Kings Road was nearly impassable with about 1 ft of water over the road due to tidal flooding from Hopkins Creek.  At 2 pm on 11/6, broadcast media reported that tidal flooding from Sisters Creek was flooding the parking lot of the Sisters Creek boat ramp. The depth of water was unknown.  At 3:20 pm, the public reported that tidal flooding from Hopkins Creek flooded the low lying portion of Kings Road Bridge. The water was of unknown depth and the road appeared passable.
On 11/7 at 10:54 am, the Mayport tide gauge (MYPF1) reached a water level of 2.51 ft MHHW datum. This was the 6th highest water level on record at this station, the highest water level since Hurricane Irma in Sept 2017, and just higher than the water levels during Hurricanes Dora (1964) and Jeanne (2004). This was the highest water level that occurred with a non-tropical weather system. At 11:48 am, the Dames Point Bridge tide gauge reached a water level of 2.41 ft MHHW. Moderate tidal flooding begins around 2.1 ft MHHW. This was the 4th highest water level on record at this station and the highest water level since Hurricane Irma (2017). This was also the highest water level that occurred with a non-tropical weather system.

Strong Wind in COASTAL DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 15:50:00 to 05-NOV-21 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down across a yard and onto the front of a home. Damage occurred to a wooden fence and gutters. Peak wind gusts were estimated with gusts of 40-60 mph reported throughout the day. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PUTNUM, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 18:30:00 to 07-NOV-21 19:00:00 (EDT-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At 6:30 pm on Friday November 5th, the tide gauge at Dunns Creek near Satsuma (DNSF1) reached a peak water level of 1.72 ft MHHW datum. Minor tidal flooding for this location begins at 1.50 ft MHHW. On Saturday, November 6th around 7 am, the gauge reached 2.21 ft MHHW. Moderate tidal flooding begins around 2 ft MHHW.  Later that evening around 7 pm, a peak tide for the event of 2.24 ft MHHW occurred.

Strong Wind in COASTAL ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 08:20:00 to 05-NOV-21 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A sailboat broke loose from a dock in St. Augustine and started taking on water. The boat became wedged under the Bridge of Lions. There were no injuries. The report was shared via Social Media. The cost of damage was estimated.

Strong Wind in COASTAL ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 15:00:00 to 05-NOV-21 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree branch fell onto powerlines which caused the powerlines to fall down near Josiah Street. The cost of damage was estimated.

Coastal Flood in INALND ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 16:30:00 to 07-NOV-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

On Friday, November 5th, the tide gauge at Racy Point on the St. Johns River (SRPF1) reached a peak tide of 1.64 ft MHHW datum. Minor tidal flooding impacts begin around 1.5 ft MHHW. Around 5:30 pm on Saturday November 6th, the tide gauge reached a peak water of 2.34 ft MHHW datum. Moderate tidal flooding impacts begin around 2 ft at this location. On Sunday November 7th around 4:15 pm, the tide gauge reached 2.14 ft MHHW.

High Wind in COASTAL FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 09:00:00 to 06-NOV-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On Friday 11/5 at around 9:40 AM, the Flagler County emergency management relayed the first wind gust to meet advisory criteria at the FSWN Flagler County EM Marineland WeatherSTEM measuring a wind gust of 41 mph. This Marineland WeatherSTEM steadily increased in wind measuring a sustained wind of 40 mph at 11:30 AM and a gust of 50 mph by 1 PM. At 2:36 PM, the emergency management reported that TV cable lines had been knocked down on Larmie Dr. in Palm Coast. Then, at 3:30 PM, a spotter measured a wind gust of 46 mph in Flagler Beach. At 4 PM, the Palm Coast Fire Rescue reported power lines were down across two vehicles in their driveway along South Daytona Ave. in Flagler Beach. At 4:40 PM, the Marineland WeatherSTEM measured a gust of 56 mph which was the peak gust on 11/5. At 5:35 PM, emergency management relayed a report from Flagler County Sheriff's Office of a large tree down across both lanes of Old Kings road near the intersection of Old Kings road and Utility drive. At 5:45 PM, Palm Coast Fire Rescue reported power lines were blown down at the intersection of Palm Harbor Pkwy and Cris Ln and wires were also down on the nearby sidewalk. At 6:50 PM, a trained spotter reported a tree was blown down and was partially across Regent Lane in Palm Coast. At 7:06 PM, the public reported the wind was still gusting to 45 mph in Flagler Beach. At 9 PM, emergency management reported a wind gust of 41 mph was measured at the Hammock Dunes Bridge. On Saturday 11/6 at 7:50 AM, emergency management reported FSWN Flagler County EM Marineland WeatherSTEM site measured a wind gust of 63 mph which was the peak wind gust for the event in Flagler County.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 10:15:00 to 07-NOV-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Historic downtown St. Augustine and Anastasia Island had coastal flooding impacts.
On Friday, November 5th, at 10:15 am, broadcast media reported that Cordova Street and St. George Street where submerged and appeared impassable due to coastal flooding. There was a social media video. At 1 pm, broadcast media reported Cordova Street and Palm Row where flooded and appeared impassable. Nearby sidewalks were flooded. A picture was shared via social media. At 1:17 pm, broadcast media reported that waves were coming over the barrier and flooding the parking lot of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument from the Matanzas River. The water was of unknown depth. A video was shared via social media.
On Saturday, November 6th, at 8:45 am an NWS Employee reported coastal flood water near Dolphin Drive and Arrendondo Avenue in Davis Shores. The water was about 1 ft in depth. The NWS employee also reported that the water from the Mantazas River was about to the top of the sea wall in historic St. Augustine about 1 hour before high tide, and the parking lot at the Castilla de San Marcos NM was flooded with about 1 ft of water. At 9:15 am, the NWS employee reported street flooding near Sebastian Harbor Drive and Malaga Street on the west side of Historic St Augustine near the San Sebastian River. Water was up and over the sidewalks. Around 9:15 am, the NWS reported street flooding near Riberia Street and Bravo Street with water over the sidewalks and into front yards. Flood water was also impacting areas near Riberia Street and De Haven Street. At 9:25 am, the NWS employee reported coastal flooding near Twine Street and Duero Street where water was up over the sidewalks and spilling into front yards. Around the same time, the NWS reported flooding near Riberia Street and South St. where water was flooding over the sidewalks. At 9:30 am, emergency management reported that coastal flood water was up to the roadbed off of the Florida East Coast Railway line, but trains could still safely pass. Around the same time, the NWS employee reported coastal flooding caused widespread street flooding in the Davis Shores area. Water was up and over curbs and flowing into front yards near Moultrie Place and Arricola Avenue. At 9:40 am, the NWS reported that coastal flood water was over South Street and Washington Street near the Maria Sanchez Lake and Creek, with a depth of about 1 foot. At 9:50 am, the NWS reported tidal flooding along Avenida Menendez leading up to the Bridge of Lions. Water was over the road and reached halfway up car tires.  At 10:30 am, the NWS employee reported significant tidal flooding along Coquina Avenue in Davis Shores. Water was over yards and reaching homes. At 10:50 am, the county dispatch reported that the Bridge of Lions was closed to traffic due to coastal flooding impacts. At 11:03 am, the NWS employee reported tidal flooding along A1A in Crescent Beach. Docks, yards and sidewalks next to the road were under water.  At 12:07 pm, ocean waves were breaking over the sea wall just south of the Matanzas Inlet and water was reaching residential streets. At 12:09 pm, the NWS employee reported major overwash and beach erosion at the Summer Haven Inlet north of Marineland. At 1:30 pm, the NWS reported that the breach/cut near the Old A1A south of Matanzas Inlet (Old Penon Inlet) reopened. In a public video on social media, the water from the Matanzas River was seen flowing back through this cut into the ocean. At 1:45 pm, broadcast media reported a dock on the intracoastal waterway was flooded and water was flowing into the backyard of the residence in Sawgrass along Roscoe Blvd. At 2:18 pm, broadcast media reported that Turtle Bay Lane in Ponte Vedra was flooded with about 1 foot of flood water. Water was up to the grill of a SUV.
On Sunday, November 7th, around 11:25 am, the broadcast media shared a social media post of significant beach erosion into structures along A1A North in Vilano Beach.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 10:00:00 to 07-NOV-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On Friday 11/5 at around 10 AM during high tide, severe beach erosion was reported at Jungle Hut Road Park by the Flagler County emergency management. The dunes became impassable due to overwash which also damaged the dune walkover steps to the beach. At 12:50 PM, a spotter reported that the water level had reached the top of the sea wall along the intracoastal waterway (icww) off of Christopher Court in Palm Coast. At 10:27 PM, a post on social media showed street flooding reaching into the homeowners driveway near the intersection of south flagler ave and south 23rd street in flagler beach.
On Saturday 11/6 at 2:27 AM, moderate tidal flooding was first observed along S 23rd and Flagler Ave. in Flagler Beach. The last time moderate tidal flooding occurred in Flagler County's intracoastal was during the September Nor'easter of 2020. Around noon, water overtopped the sea wall near N 10th street in Flagler Beach and water overtopped the sea wall along the canal connected to the intracoastal waterway near Christopher Court in Palm Coast. At one point, the water was 3 inches above the bulkhead roughly 2.87 ft above sea level along the canals northeast of Palm coast and west of A1A. Water levels were still rising. At 1 PM, severe beach erosion was reported along various locations along Flagler Beach with the most severe near S 23rd St. High surf of 7 to 12 ft was also reported along Flagler Beach with waves reaching the deck of Flagler Beach Pier as reported by a NWS employee. In Flagler Beach at 1:39 PM, a trained spotter reported water was over yards and up to houses near 16th St S and S Flagler Ave. At 2:55 PM, the emergency management reported tidal flooding from Matanzas river had flooded Intracoastal Dr in Flagler Beach. Water was unknown depth and was not going into homes. At 3 PM, severe beach erosion was reported by the emergency management at various locations north of Jungle Hut Road Park damaging more dune walkover steps. At 3:30 PM, canals and docks were overtopped near the Palm Coast Marina. At 4 PM, the emergency management reported the highest observed flooding of the event with moderate tidal flooding causing street flooding along S flagler Ave. between S 23rd St and S 25th St due to high tides moving onshore from the intracoastal waterway. Water overtopped canal walls at numerous locations in Flagler Beach but water did not reach homes. Water also overtopped canal walls in Palm Coast with one point at 9 inches above the top of the seawall and 40 inches above mean sea level which was measured by a spotter on Cheyenne Ct at 12:40 PM. Beach erosion occurred all day along the Flagler county coast.
On Sunday 11/7, minor tidal flooding continued along S Flagler Ave through the high tide cycles according to the emergency management.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 05-NOV-21 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULOW
Reported by: Mesonet

About 4.81 inches of rainfall was observed by personal weather station n4ssg dock wx KFLFLAGL40. Rain began falling around 5 am and then heavy rain began around 1 pm and continued to around 9 pm.