A mean westerly steering flow pushed a progressive Gulf sea breeze inland and pinned the Atlantic sea breeze between I-95 and the Atlantic coast in the afternoon where explosive convection developed over a very moist and unstable airmass. Additional strong to severe storms developed across SE GA near a meandering surface front, but coverage was limited given drier mean layer moisture.

Flood in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 20:00:00 to 30-JUL-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ST MARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The road was almost washed out and impassable due to flood water at Turner Cemetery Road and JD Smith Trail. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 30-JUL-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet at the Terminal Channel measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 17:04:00 to 30-JUL-23 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CAROLINE SHRS
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet site at the Terminal Channel measured a wind gust of 71 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and blocking traffic at Crews Road and North County Road 125. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ST MARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power poles were blown down between County Roads 125 and 127 near Cuyler. One tree fell onto a vehicle and another tree fell onto a home near Turner Cemetery. Trees were also blown down across roads in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 20:40:00 to 30-JUL-23 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMONA PARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power poles and trees were blown down. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down along Small Branch Trail off of County Road 125. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICOLATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at the intersection of County Road 208 and County Road 13 near the St. Johns River. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICOLATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at 740 County Road 13 south. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 17:55:00 to 30-JUL-23 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Crosswater Parkway. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-23 18:35:00 to 30-JUL-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were several trees blown down near the River area along State Road 13. Many trees fell across the road and had to be cleared by the County Roads Dept. The time of damage was based on radar.