A strong surface low deepened across the eastern Gulf of Mexico as high pressure dominated northeast of the region creating very strong onshore flow. Several days of persistent onshore flow increased water levels along the local Atlantic coast and within inland estuaries including the St. Johns River basin. As the low crossed the state, strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge impacted NE Florida and SE Georgia Saturday night 12/16 into Sunday 12/17. Wind gusts increased to 40-50 mph overnight and continued to remain strong into Sunday afternoon with gusts increasing to 45-56 mph as the low departed NE of the region with strong post-frontal pressure rises and drier air enabling strong low-level winds to mix down to the surface.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 02:54:00 to 17-DEC-23 02:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGLER BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One day 24 hr rainfall total was 5.38 inches in Flagler Beach.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 06:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALM HARBOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm total rainfall ranged from 3.5 to 6.25 inches across Flagler county from 12/16 through 12/17. Some of the highest values were 6.25 inches measured in the F section of Palm Coast, 5.47 inches in Flagler Beach, 4.98 inches in Plantation Bay, and 4.45 inches at the Flagler County EOC in Bunnell.

Strong Wind in EASTERN PUTNUM, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 14:10:00 to 17-DEC-23 14:10:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds with gusts of 45-55 mph were reported across NE FL in the afternoon trailing a departing surface low. Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The cost of damage was unknown and estimated for Storm Data.

Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 02:45:00 to 17-DEC-23 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAILS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Palm Coast Fire Department reported over 1 foot of water over Barrington Drive in Palm Coast.

Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 07:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor tidal flooding was reported over the road on South Flagler Avenue and South 23rd Street.

Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 03:04:00 to 17-DEC-23 03:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASTINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State Road 207 near Hastings was flooded and impassable due to about 4 inches of flood water across the road.

Flood in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 08:40:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIBERNIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The road collapsed into the culvert drainage at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Hickory Drive.

Flood in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 09:23:00 to 17-DEC-23 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLENNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor flooding impacted US Highway 90 through Macclenny.

Flood in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 10:08:00 to 17-DEC-23 10:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A creek overflowed it's banks and flooded a nearby yard and basement.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 15:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tidal flooding produced low end flooding in Flagler Beach along South Flagler Avenue and South 23rd Street. There was no water intrusion into homes.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 07:45:00 to 17-DEC-23 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A car slid off of I-10 into a water filled ditch near the HWY 301 exit.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Harrison Street washed-out and collapsed. According to the Public Works Dept., a cross drain under the road became clogged with debris from stormwater runoff. The debris got stuck in the drain and stormwater levels started rising over Harrison St. The water eroded part of the road and it washed away. People living in a neighborhood along Alexa Lane were trapped since Harrison St is the only road in and out.

Strong Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 07:40:00 to 17-DEC-23 07:40:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted and blown down on a home causing significant roof damage in the Moncrief area. The tree limbs went through the house and into one of the bedrooms. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.

Flood in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 12:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mutiple roads were flooded across western Nassau County. Ford Rd washed out causing a culvert to fail. Hamp Hicks Rd was closed due to flooding at 2:30 p.m. A section of Bismark Rd was closed. Canal Road was under water but passable. Zidelle Rd, at 4:30 pm, was impassable by cars.

Flood in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 05:11:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOCTORS INLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe flooding was reported along Pinewood Blvd and East Susan Drive.

Flood in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 05:15:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNEY FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe flooding was reported in the construction area along County Road 218 near Shadowlawn Elementary School.

Flood in CLAY, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOCTORS INLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Cedar Road near the 4300 block were under water and impassable.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 05:30:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTUNE BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Street flooding with water about 1 foot to 1.5 ft deep was reported at the intersection of of 1st Street and 8th Avenue in Neptune Beach.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 06:51:00 to 17-DEC-23 06:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant street flooding was reported along Lasalle Street and San Marco Blvd. Cars struggled to navigate through flood waters.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 13:22:00 to 17-DEC-23 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding in the area caused road closure of US Highway 17 to Interstate 95, near Mile Marker 380.

Heavy Rain in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 03:40:00 to 17-DEC-23 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A semitruck jackknifed along I-95 near the Lem Turner exit due to wet roads. The truck partially blocked traffic.

Strong Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 22:15:00 to 16-DEC-23 22:15:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down onto a car and part of the house in Mandarin. HAM estimates minor damage to the house but the car may be totaled.

Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 22:20:00 to 16-DEC-23 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILANO BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor street flooding was reported along San Marco Ave at the intersection with Pine St in St. Augustine.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSON YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Edgewood Avenue had to be closed from West Beaver Street to Broadway Avenue due to road flooding.

Flood in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 18:22:00 to 17-DEC-23 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROSS WELCOME STN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Florida Highway Patrol relayed the ramp from US Highway 17 onto Interstate 95 was closed due to flooding in the area.

Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 05:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered State Road 100 just west of Bunnell, but the road remained passable.

Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUIT COVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street flooding along Racetrack Rd caused a car to slide and flip into a nearby water-filled ditch.

Coastal Flood in INALND ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was reported along Colee Cove Road due to heavy rain and tidal flooding from the St. Johns River.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 09:51:00 to 17-DEC-23 09:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSON YARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant street flooding from the St. Johns River was reported along Chenango Blvd.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 08:58:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor street flooding occurred along Columbo Street in San Marco.

Flood in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEANWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A car slid off of I-95 into a water filled ditch near the Airport Rd exit. Another car was trapped on a flooded road along Duval Rd.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station about 5 miles SW of the Ocala Airport measured daily storm total rainfall of 6.54 inches as of 5:45 am.

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHER FLYING TEN AR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site about 6 miles WNW of the University of Florida measured daily storm total rainfall of 5.51 inches since midnight.

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALACHUA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site about 2 miles WNW of Alachua measured 5.40 inches of storm total rainfall since midnight.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site about 7 miles south of the Ocala Airport measured 5.20 inches of storm total rainfall since midnight.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured storm total rainfall of 4 inches in 24 hours about 2 miles SSE of Summerfield.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 16-DEC-23 08:15:00 to 17-DEC-23 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURBIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total rainfall in 24 hours was 5.42 inches in Nocatee.