Tropical airmass extending across the region from the low pressure center along the GA/SC coast with precipitable water of 2 inches and diurnal heating developed numerous to widespread shower and storm activity over northeast Florida. Activity was focused along the Atlantic and Gulf sea breezes as they shifted inland in the afternoon especially across the I-95 corridor where the boundaries later merged. Training storms and heavy downpours led to street flooding in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Lightning in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 15:53:00 to 01-JUL-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONTE VEDRA
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch St. Johns County Public Library suffered roof damage caused by a lightning strike. The roof caught fire and caused damaged to the roof, shingles, and electrical system. A video relayed via social media showed St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department trying to put out the smoke and carving off the shingles that had caught fire. There were no injuries.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 14:40:00 to 01-JUL-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET HARBOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather observation site JNG10939 - KFLSUMME125 measured 2.73 inches of rain. The rain began around 3:40 PM EDT. Surrounding weather observation sites ranged between 1.5 to 2.5 inches. A flood warning was in effect.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 13:30:00 to 01-JUL-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERLONG ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather observation station Spring Branch - KFLJACKS4160 measured 4.03 inches of rain. First storm came through around 2:30 PM EDT and another batch of heavy rain came around 6 PM through 7:30 PM EDT. Surrounding sites ranged from 2.5 to 3.5 inches. A flood warning was in effect.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported minor street flooding at the intersection of 8th AVE N and 10th ST N. The rainfall total was measured at 2.16 inches at 4 PM EDT. The rain began around 3 pm EDT. A flood warning was in effect.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 14:08:00 to 01-JUL-22 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PABLO KEYS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather observation site Riptide - KFLJACKS4066 measured 4.03 inches of rain. The heavy rain began around 3 PM EDT and was ongoing at 4 PM EDT. Surrounding weather observation sites measured 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rainfall.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-22 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street flooding was shown along the intersection of Beach Blvd. and 4th St. N in a video relayed via social media. The water was of unknown depth but cars were able to drive through. Surrounding sites measured 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain. A flood warning was in effect.