Strong Wind — Eastern Alachua, Florida

2025-10-04 · Eastern Alachua, Florida

Event narrative

A road closure of NW 16th Ave at NW 34th St

occurred due to a downed tree in Gainesville. Gusty

winds to around 30 mph were recorded in shower activity. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Wider weather episode

An extended duration nor'easter developed on September 30th and continued through October 6th. This event produced an extended period onshore flow combined with a period of high astronomical tides (spring or neap tides). The higher-than-normal tides combined with storm surge with the local nor'easter produced minor to moderate tidal flooding daily around high tides. The more impacted tidal flooding locations included the St. Johns River basin between downtown Jacksonville and Satsuma as well as the Intracoastal Waterway of St. Johns and Flagler counties were several days of moderate tidal flooding occurred in early October. Moderate tidal flood impacts include structures surrounded by tidal flood water and inundation of some roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289647. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.