Heavy Rain — Gilchrist, Florida

2023-06-20 · near Trenton, Gilchrist, Florida

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104281. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.