A surface low moved across north-Florida during the early morning hours as a warm front lifted up from central FL. Strong effective shear combined with marginal surface-based instability near the lifting warm front and surface low enabled rotating mini-supercells to form. Toward sunrise, enough low-level instability nosed inland from the Atlantic coast across Flagler County to support a couple of tornado touchdowns. Locally heavy rainfall occurred across northeast Florida, generally south of the I-10 corridor and toward the Atlantic coast.

Tornado in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 03:40:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAILS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The short-lived EF-2 tornado initially touched down near the Pine Lake Apartment complex, near the intersection of Belle Terre Pkwy and Pine Lakes Pkwy. The tornado traveled northeast through the B section of Palm Coast before dissipating near I-95. Several houses sustained significant roof  damage in the path, particularly the home along Baltimore Lane which suffered complete destruction of its roof. A minivan was also flipped onto its side and moved from the driveway onto the road along Birchwood Drive. Several screened lanai enclosures, sheds and fences were significantly damaged or destroyed. Several trees were snapped and powerlines were downed.

Tornado in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 03:30:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPANOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A weak, sporadic tornado caused intermittent tree and minor structure damage as it track NE across the east-central part of the county. Tree damage was first reported near the intersection of County Roads 302 and 75 where several pines were snapped. Damage continued along a narrow ENE track which included a flagpole blown down in the R-section of Palm Coast at near the intersection of Rymshaw Drive and Ryman Lane. The last damage report was in Painters Hill where a resident reported a wind sail was shredded and patio furniture lofted and blown away.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 03:45:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTONA NORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along County Road 75. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 03:50:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAILS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down around west Palm Coast including near 160 Bayside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 04:20:00 to 12-OCT-23 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell across East fort king St near SE 7th Ave. Photo was relayed via social media.

Flood in MARION, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 07:10:00 to 12-OCT-23 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor street flooding was reported along SW 57th Avenue.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 11-OCT-23 23:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daily storm total rainfall of 3.36 inches was measured about 1 mile north of St. Augustine Beach.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 11-OCT-23 23:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOULTRIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Since midnight, a public weather station in St. Augustine Shores measured 3.18 inches of rainfall. Other station nearby reported similar values of just over 3 inches since midnight.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 11-OCT-23 23:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 07:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A public station in Colee Cove measured 6.21 inches of rain since midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 08:40:00 to 12-OCT-23 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a power line near the intersection of SW County Road 245 and SW 44th Avenue. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 08:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked the road. A road closure was reported due to the fallen tree at State Road 222 near Interstate 75. The time of the event was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Funnel Cloud in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 06:45:00 to 12-OCT-23 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND HAVEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was observed in Painters Hill.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 11-OCT-23 23:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 03:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANASTASIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A public weather station about 2 miles NW of St Augustine Beach measured 3.31 inches of rainfall since midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 08:45:00 to 12-OCT-23 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUKE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across SW State Road 121 near the intersection of SWS 85th Trail. The large tree was across both lanes. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 02:00:00 to 12-OCT-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENWOOD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked the road along State Road 21 in SW Putnam county. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 12-OCT-23 04:40:00 to 12-OCT-23 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down along State Road 21 near Ochwilla Elementary School. The time of damage was based on radar. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.