FFWJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Clay County in northeastern Florida... Northeastern Putnam County in northeastern Florida... West Central St. Johns County in northeastern Florida... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Green Cove Springs, Picolata and Bakersville.
Recommendations
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Tue 12:00 PM → Thu 5:00 AM EDT
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding expected.
WHERE
St Johns River Basin.
WHEN
From noon Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Thursday.
IMPACTS
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Recommendations
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
