An upper-level trough west of the region focused a series of short-wave troughs across the local area. The upper-level forcing combined with high moisture combined with a low level 850 mb jet of 35 kts enhanced morning convection across NE FL. Isolated strong to severe storms expanded north and east across NE FL and SE GA into the afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 06:40:00 to 20-JUN-23 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down and blocked the right lane of I-75 southbound in Reddick. A photo was shared via social media. The time of damage was based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 08:25:00 to 20-JUN-23 08:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large oak tree was blown down at a medical plaza on Southeast 17th Street near 15th Avenue. The time of damage was based on radar.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 19-JUN-23 23:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CITRA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station near Citra measured 2.15 inches of rainfall since midnight.

Heavy Rain in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 02:30:00 to 20-JUN-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station about 3 miles NW of the University of Florida measured 3.16 inches of rain since 3:30 am.

Heavy Rain in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 01:20:00 to 20-JUN-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station measured 6.44 inches of rainfall since about 2:20 am. Surrounding sites also measured 6 inches of rainfall.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 19-JUN-23 23:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER SPGS AIRPARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured 2.23 inches of rainfall since midnight.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 06:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station measured 3 inches of rainfall. Most was measured between 4 am and 7 am.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 07:30:00 to 20-JUN-23 10:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public weather station measured 5.88 inches of rainfall. Most rain was measured between 8:30 am to 11:14 am. Surrounding sites measured 4.5 to 5.6 inches of rainfall.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 07:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 11:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER SPGS AIRPARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 5 inches of rainfall. Most rainfall occurred between 8 am and 12 pm.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 08:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 5.18 inches of rainfall over a 7 hour period.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 04:43:00 to 20-JUN-23 04:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gainesville PD reported that one northbound land of State Road 121 was closed at Radio Road due to a downed tree. The time of damage was based on radar.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 19-JUN-23 23:00:00 to 20-JUN-23 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station in Reddick measured storm total rainfall of 2.19 inches since midnight.

Flash Flood in MARION, FLORIDA
From 20-JUN-23 08:42:00 to 20-JUN-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCALA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding occurred within the Ocala city limits from about 5-6 inches of rainfall during the morning hours during about a 3 hour accumulation period. The first flash flood report to the NWS was at 9:42 am when Marion county dispatch reported that 3 lanes of traffic were closed on Southeast 17th Street near Southeast Lake Weir Avenue. At 10:15 am, a local newspaper reported that East Silver Springs Blvd, west of South Pine Avenue, was flooding with some portions of the road closed due to flood water. At 10:34 am, the public reported a car was stuck in flood water under bridge on U.S. Highway 441 south of Southeast 3rd Avenue. Around 3 to 4 inches of rainfall was measured in this area around the time of this report since about 8 am. Police and emergency vehicles were on scene. On 6/21 around 9:32 am, law enforcement reported that County Road 475A (SW 27th Avenue) in Ocala was closed due to flood water from SW 66th Street to SW 42nd Street.