A weak surface front was near the FL-GA state-line with moist, unstable conditions south of the boundary across NE FL. Diurnally enhanced storms further intensified into the afternoon and early evening as a short-wave trough moved across the area from the west. Storm motion was slow, so locally heavy rainfall was a concern near storm mergers.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 25-SEP-23 23:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTIC BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station just west of Atlantic Beach Elementary School measured storm total rainfall of 4.65 inches by 8 pm. Other public weather stations in the area measured 3-4.5 inches of daily rainfall.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 25-SEP-23 23:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PECAN PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station along Pecan Park Road just west of Interstate 95 measured a daily storm total rainfall of 4.49 inches. Other stations in the area measured 2-4 inches of daily storm total rainfall.

Tornado in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 16:05:00 to 26-SEP-23 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN COVE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a landspout touchdown just west of the Shands Bridge near Green Cove Springs. The time of the event was based on radar. The width of the tornado was approximated. There was not noted damage.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 17:15:00 to 26-SEP-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The eastbound lanes of the Arlington Expressway near the Matthews Bridge were flooded.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 25-SEP-23 23:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CAROLINE SHRS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station measured 5.3 inches of storm total rainfall just west of Mt. Pleasant Road. Numerous public stations between McCormick Road to Atlantic Blvd and between Girvin Road and Kernan Blvd measured 4-5 inches of rainfall as well. Most of this rainfall occurred in the early evening.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 25-SEP-23 23:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH DURBIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station along Lakeshore Drive, north of the St. Augustine airport, measured 6.67 inches of storm total daily rainfall. Another location just north along Sophia Terrace measured 6.58 inches of daily rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 16:20:00 to 26-SEP-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH DURBIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Florida Power and Light (FPL) reported that a tree or branch damaged electrical equipment near Sherry Lane. The time of damage was based on radar.

Tornado in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 15:40:00 to 26-SEP-23 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A witness reported a land spout that last for about 4 minutes and tracked WSW to ENE across a construction site just south of Sandridge Road near Feed Mill Road.  The vortex crossed over a construction site where it lifted garbage debris and dust. Structure damage did not occur.

Lightning in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 17:30:00 to 26-SEP-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 16-year-old female died of her injuries after being struck by lightning while hunting with her father near Bostwick. Both were sheltering under a tree when storms approached. Lightning struck the tree, knocking both unconscious. The teen was hospitalized, but she passed away 2 days later.

Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 16:45:00 to 26-SEP-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASA COLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding, including inundation into at least 2 homes at the time of the report, occurred along and east of U.S. Highway 1 near Palencia. Flood water covered neighborhood roads north of the St. Augustine Airport to Palencia. The 2 homes that were flooded at the time of the report were along Palmetto Drive. Radar and ground truth rainfall measurements were 6-8 inches across these areas over 2 hours. There was also street flooding reported in historic downtown St Augustine along Cordova St a known flood-prone area.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 26-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 26-SEP-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At 6 pm, the public shared images of significant street flooding at the intersection of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Blvd in San Marco. Local broadcast media relayed reports of flooding across streets in San Marco. Pictures showed stalled vehicles in water 6-12 inches deep.