Tropical Storm and Flash Flood in Florida, October 6 to 8, 2016

The Gainesville Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 48 mph on 10/7 at 3:17 pm. The peak sustained wind at this location was 33 mph measured on 10/7 at 3:17 pm. Another observation site 5 miles WNW of Newberry measured a peak wind gust of 39 mph on 10/7 at 3:30 pm.

Santa Fe College reported minor damage, including a stop sign down and tree damage to a zoo enclosure (no impact to wildlife). A tree was blown down adjacent to a road. Other impacts included minor leaks and debris cleanup.

The highest wind speeds recorded across Marion county included sustained 30 mph on 10/7 at 2:15 pm at The Villages (KVVQ). The peak gust was to 40 mph at this station recorded on 10/7 at 2:15 pm. The Ocala Airport (KOCF) measured sustained 23 mph on 10/7 at 12:50 pm with a peak gust of 38 on 10/7 at 11:50 am. A gust to 56 mph was measured 2 miles WNW of Silver Spring Shores on 10/7 at 1:37 pm.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall included 2.68 inches measured 1 mile WSW of Hog Valley and 2 inches measured 3 miles SSW of Lake Weir. Storm total rainfall of 4.65 inches was measured 5 miles NW of Salt Springs.

A storm spotter reported large tree limbs blown down from healthy oak trees along SW 32nd Avenue between SW 27th Avenue and SW 34th Court in Ocala. Estimated wind gusts were to 50 mph around 10 pm EDT On Oct. 8th. A large tree branch was blown down on SW 34th Street at 32nd Court in Ocala. There was also a large branch down along 34th St and 32nd Ave in Ocala. There were numerous small tree branches blown down throughout Polly Palmer Park near SW 34th St in Ocala.

The highest winds recorded were tropical storm force at NAS Jacksonville (KNIP) with a peak sustained wind of 48 mph measured on 10/7 at 3:09 pm. The peak gust at this station was 68 mph on 10/7 at 3:58 pm. The Keystone Heights Airport measured a peak sustained wind of 28 mph on 10/7 at 10:35 am with a peak gust of 41 mph measured on 10/7 at 11:15 pm. Another observation site about 1 mile NNE of Orange Park measured a peak wind gust of 47 mph on 10/7 at 6:36 pm. An wind sensor at Red Bay Point (Shands Bridge) measured a max sustained wind of 51 mph on 10/7 at 2:24 pm and a peak gust of 69 mph on 10/7 at 3:18 pm.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall included: 10.30 inches measured 2 miles WSW of Picolata; 9.29 inches 4 miles WSW of Switzerland; 8.05 inches 1 mile W of Bellair-Meadowbrook; 7.91 inches 2 and 3 miles W of Switzerland (2 separate observations); 7.79 inches 2 miles S of Doctors Inlet; 7.54 inches 1 mile N of Lakeside; 7.07 inches 1 NNE of Orange Park; 5.43 inches 6 miles NE of Lake Geneva and 7 miles NNE Putnam Hall; 5.34 inches 3 miles W of Bellair; 5.28 inches 2 miles SE of Doctors Inlet; 5.12 inches 6 miles NNE of Putnam Hall; 4.98 inches 9 miles NNE of Putnam Hall; 4.61 inches 3 miles NE of Lake Geneva; 4.34 inches 4 miles NW of Middleburg and 8 miles N of Florahome; and 4.31 inches 9 miles N of Florahome.

Winds reached tropical storm force strength which downed numerous trees across the county. During the morning of 10/7, trees were reported down in Eagle Harbor on Fleming Island and also on a home and vehicle in Orange Park. During the evening, a tree fell on a house in Green Cove Springs. Trees were also reported blown down on Elderberry Court in Orange Park and along Pine Ave. on Fleming Island. Due to heavy rainfall, the south fork of Black Creek near Penny Farms reached minor flood stage and crested at 16.5 feet on the morning of October 8th.

Maximum storm surge and storm tide was reported along the St. Johns River with a peak surge of 3.77 ft and storm tide of 3.08 ft which occurred on 10/7 at 8:30 pm. The tide gage at Red Bay on the St. Johns River at Red Bay (Shands Bridge) was swept away by surge and wave action.

Black Creek at Middleburg reported minor flooding with a storm tide of 4.03 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 11 pm. The south fork of Black Creek reported minor flooding with a storm tide of 25.24 ft NAVD88 on 10/8 at 8:30 am.

Tropical storm conditions started to cause damage to the Flagler Beach Pier during the late afternoon of Thu. Oct. 6th when a couple of pylons were washed away. Around 0227 EDT on 10/7 the first tropical storm force wind gust of 47 mph was measured. During the predawn hours of The 7th, tropical storm force wind gusts of 47-62 mph were measured across Flagler county, mainly east of Bunnell toward Palm Coast and Flagler Beach. During the morning between 0700 and 1200 EDT, tropical storm force wind gusts increased to 57-83 mph at Marineland and Flagler Beach with the highest gusts of 76 and 83 measured at Flagler Beach and . The first reports of tree damage were reported around 0800 in Palm Coast. The boardwalk was being washed away in the Villages of Matanzas Shores around 0900 EDT. Storm surge started to flood coastal homes by 0900 EDT. At 1120 EDT, sustained 60 mph winds were measured at Flagler Beach. Reports of trees uprooted were reported in Palm Coast by noon, and hurricane force wind gusts up to 76 mph were measured by 1124 EDT at Flagler Beach. Around 1146 EDT, portions of coastal highway A1A near the beach were washed out in Flagler Beach. Between 1145 and 1200 EDT, measured gusts were 67-83 mph north of Palm Coast, with the measured wind gust of 83 mph recorded at Flagler Beach. By 1400 EDT, multiple ocean front structures had roof damage. Between 1400-1500 EDT, the end of the Flagler Beach pier was reported missing and A1A was washed out up and down the Flagler county coast. Between 1600-1700, Beverly Beach Surfside Estates had damage to about 60-70% of the trailers. At 1800 EDT, the Palm Coast Saltwater canal measured a storm surge depth of 6 feet, which was about 44 inches over the bulkhead.

The peak measured wind gust was 86 mph at 1243 EDT and 1246 EDT at Flagler Beach and north Palm Coast. There were multiple reports of wind gusts of 55-65 mph inland. A site located at Palm Coast measured a peak wind gust of 49 mph on 10/7 at 10:56 am.

Between 0800-0900 on 10/7, the sea was overtopping the sea wall at Marineland. Between 1000-1400, was was rising over the sea walls in Palm Coast, Marineland Acres and one person was trapped in their home in Sea Colony sue to the storm surge. |Additional storm surge reports included water into the Bull Creek Fish Camp Restaurant, and surge impacted areas north of Malacompra Road to the northern county line. Reports of a 5-6 ft water rise were reported in the Palm Coast canals. Inland flooding was reported in Haw Creek above Russell Landing with moderate flooding thresholds reached. The storm tide measured was 5.19 ft NAVD88 on Oct. 8 at 1 pm.

Maximum storm surge and storm tide values recorded relative to Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) datum included: Bing’s Landing 5.19 ft storm surge and 5.85 ft storm tide on 10/7 at 6 pm; Surfside Estates 0 ft of storm surge with a tide of 2 ft on 10/7 at 8 am; Beverly Beach 0 ft of storm surge and 7 ft of storm tide on 10/7 at 8 am; Sea Colony 0 ft of Storm Surge with 4.5 ft of storm tide at 8 am on 10/7; 0.5 miles S of Marineland 0 ft of storm surge and 7 ft of storm tide; Palm Coast Section C measured 0 ft of surge and 5.5 ft of storm tide on 10/7 at 8 am. All

Rainfall reports included 5.2 inches at the Flagler County EOC in Bunnell; 6.52 inches in Palm Coast; 6.0 inches 2 miles NE of Bunnell; 4.9 inches in St. Johns Park; 6.02 inches Pine Lakes of Palm coast; 5.8 inches in southwest Palm Coast; 4.28 inches 2 miles west of Palm Coast; 3.18 inches 1 mile ESE of Palm Coast.

|A media post reported that 11 homes were completely destroyed and another 164 had major damage. About 300 homes had minor damage. In total there were over 1200 properties impacted by storm damage.

The cost of damage for private structures was near $73M. This cost estimated did not included infrastructure repairs or public structure repair.

Water accumulated under strong onshore flow for a couple of days within the river basin ahead of Hurricane Matthew, and when the storm surge combined with high tide and strong northerly flow coincided over the St. Johns Friday, river flooding was extensive.

Peak wind gusts included 48 mph on 10/7 at 3:05 pm 3 miles SE of Welaka and 44 mph on 10/7 at 11:29 am 4 miles NW of Interlachen.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall amounts included: 7.22 inches 3 miles WNW of Orange Mills; 6.60 inches 3 miles NW of Florahome; 6.01 inches 3 miles WNW of Hastings; 4.72 inches 2 miles SW of San Mateo; 3.89 inches 3 miles SE of Welaka; 3.85 inches 2 mile N of Crescent City; 3.60 inches 1 mile SW of Interlachen; 2.58 inches 4 miles NNE of Florahome; and 2.04 inches 4 miles NW of Interlachen.

Maximum storm surge and storm tide included in Palatka along the St. Johns river 3.23 ft of surge (tide 3.80 ft) on 10/7 at 11 pm. Dunns Creek measured 3.85 ft of surge (4.33 ft storm tide) on 10/8 at 9:30 pm. Deep Creek near Federal Point reported a surge of 0 ft agl and storm tide of 3.50 ft. Federal Pt West reported 0.0 of surge and 3.5 ft of storm tide. Rivershore Drive reported 0 ft of surge and 2.50 ft of storm tide. Sportsman Harbor measured 0 ft of storm surge and 2.50 ft of storm tide. Storm tide datum is MHHW and storm surge is approximate feet above ground level (agl) along the immediate shoreline.

Tropical storm conditions started causing tree damage in Palatka around 0713 EDT on 10/7 when a tree fell on a home. At 1500 EDT, a 55 year old female was killed due to hurricane force wind gusts blowing down a tree onto the trailer in which she sought storm shelter in a camper at a campground near Crescent City. At 2041 EDT, flooding was reported on Tarpon Blvd in Bostwick. Canals about a quarter mile away from the St. Johns River experienced flooding on both sides of the roadway. Photos from Putnam County Emergency Management indicated extensive flooding and widespread tree damage in East Palatka and Bostwick after 1500 EDT, including the far end of East River Road. The Bostwick area had up to 3 feet of river flooding in many locations near the river, including in structures and homes. Cedar Creek and Palmetto Bluff in Bostwick had widespread Flooding over roads and within yards, with tree damage. The boat ramp at Eglin Grove in East Palatka was over-washed by at least 3 to|4 feet of water with flood debris across the area. Wind damage occurred to structures, including at Crill Drive and State Road 19 in Palatka where metal roofing was rolled and damaged.

Through the event, widespread tree, powerline and some structural damage was reported due to tropical storm force winds. Most of the wind damage was across coastal locations including Fernandina Beach. There were reports of trees down on structures as well.

The peak winds measured across the county included sustained 44 mph on 10/7 at 955 pm and a gust to 60 mph on 10/7 at 10:35 pm at the Fernandina Beach Airport. The Fernandina Beach NOS station measured a peak sustained wind of 39 mph on 10/7 at 11:18 pm and a max gust of 59 mph on 10/7 at 6 pm.

At 1530 edt on 10/7, the Fernandina Beach tide gauge reported a peak water level of 6.91 ft above NAVD88 datum. This was 4.32 ft above the predicted high tide of 2.59 ft NAVD88 datum. This value ranked as the third highest water level recorded at this gauge site behind the Oct. 2nd 1898 and Oct. 19th 1944 hurricanes. This value was also above both hurricanes Dora and Tropical Storm Jeanne. At 1830 EDT, the highest storm surge value along the NE Florida coast was measured at the Fernandina National Ocean Service tide gage at 9.89 ft NAVD88 datum.

Maximum storm tide measured at Fernandina Beach with a storm surge of 6.95 ft agl (tide 4.17 ft MHHW) on 10/7 at 3:30 pm. At the St. Marys River Entrance, the surge was 2.79 agl (tide 5.26 ft MHHW) on 10/7 at 6:30 pm. The Fernandina Beach Marine measured a surge of 0 ft agl and a tide of 3.0 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 3:30 pm. The Tiger Point Marina measured a surge of 0 ft agl and a tide of 3.0 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 4 pm. A1A at Egan’s Creek measured a surge of 0 ft agl and a tide of 2.5 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 4 pm. The Egan’s Creek Sadle measured a surge of 0 ft agl and a storm tide of 1.0 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 4 pm.

At 1945 EDT a tree fell on a street light and transformer at 14th and Atlantic. At 2100 EDT, two large trees were blown down on Old Dixie Highway near Irvin Avenue and completely blocked the road. At 2226 EDT on Oct 7th, a large tree and power lines were blown down on Atlantic Avenue on Amelia Island. At Ash and Front Street, a motel awning was blown up against a railroad crossing. At 1945 EDT, a gas station awning was blown over on 8th Street in Fernandina Beach.

A flash flood emergency was issued for the Egans Creek drainage at 1540 EDT as the surge and seiche impacts moved down the drainage. Extensive flooding of Fletcher Avenue occurred, specifically near the 600 block section which extended southward to the 1500 block of Fletcher Avenue and southward to Ocean Drive. These areas are just east of Egans Creek.

Moderate beach erosion was observed with 6-7 washouts near Ocean Blvd.

At this time, about $10 million in storm damage has been estimated across the county.

Tropical storm force gusts started early morning on 10/7. Reports of trees down began with the first report around 7:30 am of a tree on a home in east Arlington. A tree fell on and crushed a car on Wood Ave in Arlington. Winds continued to increase during the day, and in the afternoon Craig Airport reported sustained tropical storm force winds.

The WeatherFlow Mesonet site at the Jacksonville Beach Pier measured a sustained speed of 61 mph on 10/7 at 1:35 pm with a peak gust of 76 mph on 10/7 at 1:35 pm. At 4:06 pm, Craig Airport reported sustained north winds of 44 mph with a peak gust of 69 mph on 10/7 at 3:37 pm. Huguenot Park measured a sustained peak speed of 59 mph on 10/7 at 1:23 pm and a gust to 79 on 10/7 at 2:53 pm. The WeatherFlow sensor at Buck Island measurued a sustained peak speed of 59 mph on 10/7 at 3:43 pm and a peak gust of 82 mph on 10/7 at 4:08 pm. A sensor 1 mile SW of San Pablo had a peak gust of 47 on 10/7 at 12:01 pm. A sensor on Blount Island measured a max sustained speed of 41 mph on 10/7 at 4 pm and a peak gust of 64 mph on 10/7 at 4:12 pm. The Mayport NOS station measured a max sustained wind of 53 mph on10/7 at 4:06 pm with a peak gust of 75 mph on 10/7 at 2:54 pm.

Trees were blown down throughout the evening hours. At 9:54 pm, significant structural damage was done at a surf shop at Beach Blvd and 9th Street South

Coastal flooding was reported along the beaches and The St. Johns River. The NOS tide gauge at Mayport reported 5.14 Feet above NAVD88 datum, which was the 2nd highest level on record since the October 1898 hurricane.

At 5 pm, the Dames Point Bridge NOAA tide gauge reported 4.19 feet above NAVD88 datum, which|was 2.3 feet above predicted. This was a record surge height for this location. |Julington Creek at Old St. Augustine Road reported major flooding with a storm tide of 4.61 ft NAVD88 on 10/8 at 4 am. Clapboard Creek near Sheffield Road reported moderate flooding with a storm tide of 4.36 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 3:30 pm. Pottsburg Creek at Beach Blvd reported moderate flooding with a storm tide of 4.44 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 7 pm. Pottsburg Creek at Bowden Road reported moderate flooding with a storm tide of 8.63 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 7:15 pm.

Max storm surge measured at the Main Street Bridge was 2.13 ft agl with a storm tide of 2.31 ft MHHW on 10/8 at 3:30 am. Max storm surge at the Acosta Bridge was 2.31 agl with a storm tide of 2.94 ft MHHW on 10/8 at 3:15 am. Max storm surge at the Broward River was 3.17 ft agl with a storm tide of 4.47 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 7 pm. The max storm surge measured at the Dames Point Bridge was 3.67 ft agl with a storm tide of 2.8 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 4 pm. The max storm surge at Mayport was 4.69 ft agl with a storm tide of 3.28 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 2:54 pm. At Oak Landing and JTB the max surge was 0.0 agl with a storm tide of 3 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 2 pm. The Lifeguard Station (Jacksonville Beach) measured a storm surge of 0.0 ft with a storm tide of 5.0 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 1 pm.

Local extreme beach erosion was observed in Jacksonville Beach with some dunes completely swept away. Major beach erosion was reported elsewhere along the coast.

Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) reported that 55 percent of customers lost power and widespread significant damage.

Storm total rainfall over 48 hours included 9.63 inches about 4 miles WNW of Bayard; 9.55 inches 1 mile SSE Arlington; 9.39 inches 3 miles NNE of Oceanway; 7.89 inches 2 miles NW of San Pablo; 7.19 inches at Craig Municipal Airport; 6.82 inches 3 miles north of Arlington; 6.70 inches 4 miles SW of University of North Florida; 5.66 inches 3 miles ENE of Mandarin; 5.17 inches 4 miles NNE of Mandarin; 5.12 inches 1 mile SW of San Pablo; and 6.12 inches 1 mile SE of San Marco.

Tropical storm conditions were realized across the county. Official winds included sustained 45 mph at Jacksonville International Airport on 10/7 at 3:20 pm with a peak gust to 64 mph on 10/7 at 3:19 pm. Cecil Field measured a sustained peak wind of 37 mph on 10/7 at 6:15 pm with a peak gust of 55 mph on 10/7 at 10:15 pm. A sensor in Jacksonville Heights measured a peak gust of 48 mph on 10/8 at 12:22 am. A sensor about 1 mile SE of Ortega measured a peak wind gust to 39 mph on 10/7 at 2:55 pm.

Tropical storm force gusts started early morning on 10/7. Reports of trees down began with the first report around 7:30 am of a large tree and power lines down in Ortega. Between 11 am and 12 pm, the Jacksonville International Airport reported a 51 mph gust. Winds continued to increase during the day. Trees were blown down throughout the evening hours. Between 4 and 6 pm, trees came down on 103rd street, Dunn Ave, Pulaski and Terrell Roads. At 6:24 pm, trees were blown down on I-95 southbound near mile marker 339 which blocked 2 lanes. At 7:40 pm, a large tree was blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Julington Creek Road and Caron Drive. At 11:25 pm, trees were blown down on I-10 east bound near Chaffee Road which blocked one lane.

Flooding was reported and Commonwealth Ave was closed between Ellis and Lane Avenues due to water over the road.

At 8:06 pm, the NOAA tide gauge at the Buckman Bridge was 3.42 feet above NAVD88 which was 2.43 feet above predicted. This was the second highest surge on record for this location.

The Trout River at Lem Turner Road reported moderate flooding with a storm tide of 3.52 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 4:15 pm. Dunn Creek at Dunn Creek Road reported moderate flooding storm tide of 4.06 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 5:45 pm. The Ortega River at Argyle Forest Blvd reported minor flooding with a storm tide of 10.63 ft NAVD88 on 10/7 at 10:15 pm.

Max storm surge measured at Cedar River was 3.77 ft agl with a storm tide of 3.30 ft MHHW on 10/8 at 3:15 am. At the Trout River a max storm surge of 2.27 ft agl was measured with a storm tide of 3.52 ft MHHW on 10/7 at 4:15 pm.

Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) reported that 55 percent of customers lost power and widespread significant damage.

Duval county EMA reported residents along Cherry St within 150 ft of the entrance to Cherry Street Park stated there was some flooding for a few hours after 2 pm on 10/7.

Storm total rainfall over 48 hours included 8.15 inches 1 mile S of Jacksonville Heights; 7.55 inches 2 miles NNW of Ortega; 7.44 inches 2 miles ENE of Jacksonville Heights; 6.97 inches 1 mile WNW of Ortega; 6.87 inches 1 mile SSE of Ortega; 6.87 inches in Normandy; 6.83 inches 4 miles W of Normandy; 6.75 inches at the Jacksonville International Airport; 6.31 inches 2 miles WSW of Ortega; 6.03 inches at Jacksonville Naval Air Station; 5.45 inches 1 mile SE Ortega; and 5.30 inches 1 mile SW of Ortega.

Tropical storm force gusts began in St Johns county Thursday night on 10/6. At Vilano Beach winds were reported at 39 mph with gusts to 46 mph at 11 pm. Hurricane force gusts were reported near the coast on 10/7. The CMAM (SAUF1) site on the St Augustine pier reported a 79 mph gust at 11:50 am and 86 mph (75 knot) peak gust at 1:28 pm on 10/7. Guana River State Park reported a 72 mph gust at 1:45 pm and the Vilano Beach Bridge had a 60 mph gust.

The peak sustained wind measured at the St. Augustine Airport was 51 mph on 10/7 at 1:21 pm. The peak gust at this location was 68 mph on 10/7 at 2:18 pm. The peak sustained wind measured at the WeatherFlow sensor at Crescent Beach Summerhouse was 56 mph on 10/7 at 1:25 pm. The peak gust at this location was 75 mph on 10/7 at 1:45 pm. The peak sustained wind measured at the WeatherFlow sensor at Lewis in St. Johns was 45 mph on 10/7 at 1:59 pm. The peak gust at this location was 67 mph on 10/7 at 1:09 pm. The peak wind gust measured 1 mile NW of Fruit Cove was 39 mph on 10/7 at 2:55 pm. The peak sustained wind measured at the SAUF1 CMAN Station in St. Augustine was 66 mph on 10/7 at 1:30 pm. The peak gust at this location was 86 mph on 10/7 at 1:28 pm. The peak sustained wind was 47 mph on 10/7 at 12:30 pm at the NERR station at the Guana Tolomato Mantanzas reserve.

Wind damage reports included a tree uprooted onto a home in St Augustine Shores around 8 am and significant roof damage to First Coast Powersports off U.S. Highway 1. A large tree fell on San Marco Ave near Hope Street in St Augustine. On Interstate 95 near International Golf Parkway, a tree blocked one lane.

Storm surge flooding was severe as a NWS storm survey reported a new inlet had formed between Marineland and Matanzas inlet. The NWS storm survey estimated storm surge heights of 6 to 7 feet above ground level along old A1A in the vicinity of the new inlet near Summerhaven. Severe damage was reported in Summerhaven as well as Matanzas inlet with many houses and several businesses inundated with water of at least 3 feet deep.

Storm surge flooding was reported in the early morning hours at the sea wall in St Augustine Beach and at the Castillo de San Marcos sea wall. Average water depth was from 2.5 to 4.0 feet above ground level in the city of st. Augustine, with the greatest depths in that range occurring along the bay front and also along the San Sebastian river. Water was also reported flowing across Anastasia Island at about 2.5 feet above ground level.

The following sites reported a peak storm tide, datum MHHW: Old A1A near Summerhaven 6 ft MHHW; Treasure Beach 7.0 ft MHHW; Mantanzas Oceanfront 7.0 ft MHHW; Ft. Matanzas Oceanfront 7.0 ft MHHW; St. Augustine Beach 6.0 ft MHHW; Butler Beach Intracoastal Waterway 6.0 ft MHHW; Davis Shores Bayfront 5.0 ft MHHW; Conch House 3.0 ft MHHW; St. Augustine Bayfront 5.0 ft MHHW; Castillo de San Marcos 4.0 ft MHHW; Lincolnville 5.0 ft MHHW; Vilano Beach 6.0 ft MHHW; Guana River Research Center 4.5 ft MHHW; and at the Ft. Matanzas National Monument 7.0 ft MHHW.

Major to extreme beach erosion was reported along the coast northward to Mickler’s Landing. In many areas the dunes were cut back to 30-40 ft. In Ponte Vedra Beach, storm surge moved the sand dune line back 30 to 40 feet and eroded the dunes vertically such that there are now 12 to 16 foot cliffs at the edge of the dunes. This extreme erosion undermined numerous structures along the beachfront in Ponte Vedra Beach. Large rocks were uncovered on the beach and moved up to 150 ft back to state road A1A and major sand wash occurred in Marineland, Summerhaven, Vilano Beach, and South Ponte Vedra Beach.

The NOAA tide gauge on the St Johns River at Racy Point reported a surge of 5.20 feet above ground level with a storm tide of 4.55 ft on 10/7 at 6:36 pm. The Tolomoto River recorded a surge of 3.61 ft agl with a peak storm tide of 5.55 ft on 10/7 at 3:54 pm.

Inland flooding included major levels at Deep Creek in Spuds where a storm tide of 5.72 ft NAVD88 datum was recorded on 10/8 at 12 am.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall included: 9.97 inches 3 miles NNW of Bakersville; 7.48 inches 2.1 miles SSW of St. Augustine South; and 4:25 inches 1 mile NW of Fruit Cove.

Thus far about $2 billion in storm damages across the county.

The peak sustained wind measured at the Lake City Airport was 28 mph on 10/7 at 6:15 pm. The peak gust at this location was 41 mph on 10/7 at 4:35 pm.

At 3:30 pm on 10/7 a tree destroyed an occupied mobile home on SE Baya Drive in Lake City. No injuries were reported.

Widespread tree damage occurred across the county which caused power line and tree damage. Reports of power line damage started to come into the county 911 call center around 8:40 am on 10/7 and calls of wires down continued through mid-morning on 10/8. Reports of road obstructions, which included mostly trees and large limbs, started to be reported to the county 911 call center around 5 am on 10/7 and continued through late morning on 10/8. Most the damage reports were from within the Stark and Branford city limits.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall included 2.97 inches 1 mile ESE of Starke.

Storm total 48 hour rainfall included 2.85 inches 2 miles S of Macclenny; 2.23 inches 4 miles S of Glen St. Mary; and 2.14 inches 3 miles ESE of Sanderson.

Extensive flooding of Fletcher Avenue occurred, especially near the 600 block section which extended southward to the 1500 block section of Fletcher Avenue and Southward to Ocean Drive. These areas are just east of Egan's Creek. Water level observations indicated a potential seiche flooding trialing the storm surge that likely flooded Egan's Creek as Hurricane Matthew started to track farther North of the local area. As winds shifted to the NNW, surge water was pushed back across the Edgan's Creek Drainage which funneled southward and caused flooding.