Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 5 at 7:53PM EDT until October 5 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
FFWJAX
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has extended the
* 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 830 PM EDT.
* At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clay, FL; Putnam, FL; St. Johns, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov