โItโs emotionalโ: The Jacksonville School for Autism is picking up the pieces after a sewage backup flooded their campus
The Jacksonville School for Autism (JSA) suffered a devasting flood last Wednesday that displaced dozens of special needs students.
โCould potentially save livesโ: City of Jacksonville working on first-of-its-kind comprehensive flood model
City leaders say they are building a first-of-its-kind comprehensive look at how the city floods.
Fernandina Beach staff working to address drainage issues as heavy rain continues to cause flooding
City of Fernandina Beach staff members with the Stormwater Department are working to evaluate and address drainage issues as rain continues to cause widespread flooding across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
โYou need a kayakโ: Residents on some Jacksonville dirt roads report issues with entering, exiting amid flooding
After days of rain, people who live on some dirt roads in Jacksonville, said their streets are impassable for cars too low to the ground.
Why experts say itโs a good idea for homeowners to have flood insurance
Catastrophic flash flooding continues in South Florida after three consecutive days of torrential rains, and while itโs too early to tell exactly the totality of damage to vehicles and property, local Insurance experts said the flooding should be a reminder that now is the time to get flood insurance.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Understanding hurricanes and flooding ๐๐ฉ๏ธ
Thursdayโs focus is on hurricanes and flooding. Specifically, why does Florida get so many hurricanes? and what makes them so dangerous?
โHanging on for dear lifeโ: Family of beloved pet pigs drown in McGirts Creek in Jacksonvilleโs Westside due to flooding
Alexa Lane in Jacksonvilleโs westside was rebuilt after it collapsed over the weekend and property owners said theyโve dealt with a variety of problems by the rain including the loss of animals.
Deadly flooding strikes Northwest after โPineapple Expressโ storm
Extremely heavy rain paired with record-warm temperatures from the tropically-infused atmospheric river storm that sent several rivers over their banks Tuesday caused deadly flooding across parts of Washington and Oregon
Norโeaster batters coast, sets back St. Johns Countyโs rebuilding process following last hurricane season
Water levels are expected to rise 2 to 4 feet above normal, so a Coastal Flood Warning and a Coastal Flood Advisory remain in effect through Tuesday morning.
Flooding at times of High Tide, drier weekend ahead
Areas of light rain continue across southeast Georgia while most of northeast Florida dries under cloudy skies.ย Our main hazard today and through the weekend will be flooding at times of high tide along our area rivers, the intercoastal and the Atlantic.
โI just donโt know what to doโ: Multiple homes along Ken Knight Drive flood during Nicole
Multiple Ken Knight Drive homes along the Ribault River flooded and suffered significant damage as Nicole swept through Florida on Thursday.
18-year-old identified as man given CPR after being shocked by downed powerline in flood waters, St. Augustine police say
St. Augustine Police confirm a man was shocked by a downed power line in flood waters. He's in Flagler Hospital in critical condition.
Flagler County: โDonโt drive on A1A unless absolutely necessaryโ
A day after asking residents and visitors in certain parts of the county to evacuate ahead of Nicole, Flagler County emergency management officials on Thursday asked drivers to avoid using A1A if at all possible.
Red Cross issues flood safety tips as Nicole strengthens, heads toward coast
The American Red Cross is urging residents along the coast of Northeast Florida to prepare their homes ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.
St. Johns County leaders meet to discuss federal disaster aid after Ian
People in hard-hit areas can file for temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs through insurance through FEMA.
More than 20 people huddled inside a one bedroom apartment, hoping to survive Hurricane Ian
Structures are unrecognizable on San Carlos Island, just adjacent to Fort Myers Beach. Temple Condone lives on the island in Sunnyland Court Mobile Home Park.
Many concerned more of Flagler Beach pier could wash away after Ian
About 100 feet worth of the pier at Flagler Beach washed away during Ian on Thursday, and many worry that more could be wiped out in the aftermath of the storm.
Ianโs rains flood San Marco streets, but business and homes are spared
Anytime it rains heavily in Jacksonville, you can bet San Marco will experience flooding. Ianโs heavy rains are no exception --flooding is happening in the streets of San Marco. Lasalle Street looks like a river Thursday.
Southern St. Johns County sees flooding from Ian
As Ian crossed the Florida Peninsula and then went off the coast into the Atlantic on Thursday, there was flooding in the areas of Crescent Beach and Summer Haven in southern St. Johns County.
Photos, videos show more flooding, wind damage and rain as Ian blows through Florida
Images of flooding Thursday morning from St. Augustineโs bayside and nearby neighborhoods filled social media channels and we showed it to you live on News4JAX.com and Channel 4.
Mayor Curry: Power outages will continue, flood risks remain as storm passes
While the track of Ian is good news for Duval County residents, Mayor Lenny Curry said Thursday afternoon that Jacksonville shouldnโt ease up in precautions just yet.
โIt has been a nightmareโ: Days after moving in, Georgia homeowner discovers her property floods
A Georgia family reached out to News4JAX, asking for help with horrible flooding.
Clay County working on 2 projects to eliminate major storm damage issues
Clay County is working to eliminate major damage issues during catastrophic storms like what the county dealt with in 2017 following Hurricane Irma.
Vehicle owners face the aftermath of Springfield flooding, city working to fix ongoing flood issues
Video footage from News4JAX Insiders captured cars underwater at UF Health and major flooding in the Springfield area Thursday afternoon.
Arlington Hills residents are fed up with flooding and broken promises to fix it
Arlington Hills residents tell News4JAX, it's happening again and that nothing is being done to fix it. They're talking about flooding and drainage problems.
Father meets daughter for 1st time as families reunite when USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul arrives at Mayport
The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul docked at Naval Station Mayport around 9 a.m.
A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding
New research out of the University of Florida suggests that stormwater ponds, specifically permanently wet retention ponds, are a significant source of climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.
Hurricanes and flooding: Our biggest fears in the fall
Floridaโs Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, serving as an opportunity for residents to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.
Norโeaster, Weather Authority Alert comes to an end
Coastal flood warnings are up along all of the Florida and Georgia coastal areas, including all inland tidal areas. Northeast winds continue to build into sunrise Saturday, then subside into Sunday.
Norโeaster triggers Weather Authority Alerts for Friday, Saturday
Coastal flood watches have been issues along all of the Florida and Georgia coastal areas, including all inland tidal areas. Northeast winds continue to slowly build into Saturday, then only slowly subside into Sunday.
These videos show just how shocking the flooding in NYC really is
Hurricane Ida may not pack the strong winds it once had when it hit Louisiana, but itโs still dumping an insane amount of rain in its path, including on New York City.
St. Augustine Commissioners to form committee for flooding management
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. โ St. Augustine commissioners are forming a committee to help minimize the impacts of flooding throughout the historic city. The city has been advertising applications for community members to join a citizen advisory committee. Broadly, the advisory group would be tasked with creating goals to minimize flooding impacts. Commissioners was to meet Monday morning to formalize the goals for the committee. The city commissioners will select the advisory members on Nov. 9.
Done with the norโeaster?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Quick update the norโeaster... All of the Coastal Warnings continue including: Coastal Flood Warning, Gale Warning, Heavy Surf, Extreme Rip Current Risk. The norโeaster which rolled in on Saturday morning has shifted from the rains of Saturday to windy, tidal flooding conditions that will persist for days. Winds have been gusty and generally under 30 mph in inland areas, but those winds have been much higher along the coast with 43 mph winds at Mayport and 48 mph winds at Marineland. Tidal flooding has been taken place at high tide and these high tides will continue to run 1 to 1-1/2 feet above normal high tide through this work week. Want to read more on the norโeaster?
Turn around, donโt drown: Glynn County streets flooded after 7 inches of rain
BRUNSWICK, Ga. โ Drivers in Glynn County need to heed the warning โTurn around, donโt drownโ this morning after a storm system dumped 7 inches of rain in the area, according to the National Weather Service. News4Jaxโs Brittany Muller is surveying areas overrun with water in Storm Track and saw two vehicles that stalled in water, one near the middle of an intersection. The parking lots of the Winn-Dixie and Waffle House in Brunswick are flooded out; as is F-J Torras Causeway and Glynn Avenue. A flood warning for Glynn County expired at 5:30 a.m, but as high-tide is expected at 8 this morning, waters may rise higher.
County-by-county, race-by- race results of the 2020 Florida Primary
As soon as the polls close at 7 p.m., the vote-counting begins. Check back throughout the evening as election returns are tallied on all the Northeast Florida races. Direct links to each group of racesNE Florida congressional districts | State Senate/House racesDuval County | St. Johns County | Clay CountyNassau County | Putnam County | Flagler CountyBaker County | Bradford County | Columbia CountyAlachua County | Union County | 7th Judicial CircuitClosely watched races in Northeast FloridaChoose from drop-down menu to see any race of interest to you (in alphabetical order)
Flooding on Jacksonvilleโs Westside raises questions about cityโs response
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ After heavy rains pelted Jacksonville and caused some flash flooding across part of the Westside on Monday night, many are questioning the cityโs response. People like Jim Williams have been complaining about major flooding since retention ponds were covered and replaced with pipes. The flooding issue is something that the Jacksonville City Council is working on. A resiliency committee has been meeting about the flooding problems and is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is also working with the city to buy up flood-prone property.
Survey: 88% of residents say not enough being done to make Duval County more resilient to storm impacts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The citys resiliency committee on Thursday heard the results of a survey done among Duval County residents as to Jacksonvilles readiness to deal with the threat from storms and hurricanes. More than 700 people were asked if their community was doing enough to address the issues of sea levels rising and make the city more resilient to storm impacts, and the survey shows 88% said no. The problem is getting enough of the community to buy in, in order to get the funding to do it. The resiliency committee was formed after back-to-back years brought Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. The survey also found 90% of people said a regional compact is needed to deal with the challenges of future storm impacts.
Japan floods leave up to 34 dead, many at nursing homes
Heavy rain in the Kumamoto region triggered flooding and mudslides Saturday and left dozens still being stranded at their homes and other facilities. Helicopters and boats rescued more people from their homes in the Kumamoto region. Overall, 18 people were confirmed dead, while 16 others, including those at the nursing home, were presumed dead. More than 200,000 residents in Kumamoto prefecture were urged to evacuate following pounding rains on Friday evening and into Saturday. Nearly 6,000 homes in Kumamoto were still without electricity Sunday, according to the Kyushu Electric Power Co.
New app shows hidden flood risk for properties across the country
New app shows hidden flood risk for properties across the countryPublished: June 30, 2020, 9:09 amThe new tool, Flood Factor, estimates the risk and chances of a property seeing flooding.
New app shows hidden flood risk for properties across the country
The new tool, Flood Factor, estimates the risk and chances of a property seeing flooding. For the entire country, the model shows at least 14.6 million properties are at substantial risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agencyโs (FEMA) estimates show 8.7 million properties have the same risk. The maps show properties at risk of flooding and estimates the severity if flooding were to occur. The app shows more than 48,000 locations are at risk for flooding in Jacksonville, alone.
Residents brace for flooding in Clay County after emergency management warning
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. โ Residents in one of the most infamous spots for flooding in Northeast Florida are bracing themselves yet again for floodwaters spill into homes and city streets. At a news conference Sunday night, Clay County Emergency Management warned residents near the area along Aquarius Concourse to expect minor flooding to hit the area around 8 a.m. Monday morning. The emergency management department said they expect Black Creek to be outflow and back to normal by Monday evening or into Tuesday morning. Until then, officials want residents to remove RVs, trailers, and other structures away from water. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.
Heavy rain floods roads on Jacksonvilleโs Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Rain was steady and heavy overnight into Sunday morning, flooding roads on Jacksonvilleโs Westside. #jaxwx โ NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) June 7, 2020As of 10:40 a.m., North Edgewood Avenue near Broadway Aveway in Jacksonville was flooded. The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office blocked off Edgewood Avenue. All this water is flooding and damaging my house, my property and everything,โ said Jerome Anderson, who lives off Edgewood Avenue. Even though the worst of the rains are over, any significant rain will add to travel issues and some additional flooding.
Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd arrested
The handcuffed black man pleaded for air as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. The handcuffed black man died after pleading for air as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. ___12:25 p.m.Minnesota authorities say the police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested. Tim Walz is acknowledging the โabject failureโ of the response to this weekโs protests over the death of George Floyd. Maya Santamaria told The Associated Press that George Floyd had worked there only more recently for about a dozen events that featured African American music.
Woman kayaks to floating home swept away by flood to recover motherโs ashes
SANFORD, Michigan โ When the massive flooding overtook mid-Michigan earlier this week, Kathy Parsch was the last person to evacuate the village of Sanford. Nearly 11,000 mid-Michigan residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to a massive flooding emergency triggered by dam failures on Tuesday. Now Parsch and her friends are looking for her home in Sanford after it was swept away by the floods. Parsch and her friends found kayaks laying around and got into the water. The Sanford woman was on a mission to recover her motherโs ashes that were left inside the home when she evacuated.
Orange Park hopes to protect town from major flood event
ORANGE PARK, Fla. The town of Orange Park is making a game plan of how to stop the town from flooding if another major storm were to hit. It just wrapped up an in depth study of the areas around Orange Park that are prone to flooding and need work. If you talk to people who live around Orange Park Junior High School, theyll tell you that theyve seen their share of flooding. Its been really two years in the making ever since Hurricane Irma, said Sarah Campbell, Orange Park town manager. A map shows drainage in that area has improved.
Glynn County residents impatient after intense flooding spurs evacuations
Glynn County residents impatient after intense flooding spurs evacuationsPublished: March 5, 2020, 6:09 pmResidents had to use boats to get to their homes after Althmaha River overflowed.
Sea level rise continues to pose threat to low-lying communities
Northeast Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and strong storms, and Tony Pooley, the sustainability and resiliency development manager for Terracon, said that with sea levels rising, the flooding after these storms will continue to get worse. โWe can see through tidal gauge data in Mayport that weโve had about 10 inches of increased sea level rise since 1930. Jacksonville is ruled by shorelines, which increases the threat of flooding with sea level rise, especially when a large storm moves through. The meeting focused on setting the scene of climate change and sea levels rising in and around Jacksonville. The issues that were mentioned involved rising sea levels, which can trigger a whole new list of problems such as water pollution caused by septic tanks during floods.