Hurricane Matthew

[Tacachale]

Things still ok in San Marco. Minor street flooding from rain but so far as I can tell no flooding over the bulkheads yet.

We just looked around and there's a lot more street flooding, especially close to the river. Most still have power for now.

[spuwho]

My house is starting to shed shingles. The wind is getting under the corner pieces and pulling them out. My back yard is littered with em now.

[Kerry]

Hole in the side of 550 Water St between 4th and 5th floor.  Debris in the air.

[Kerry]

Getting ready for new hole on top floor at 550 Water Street.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

That sucks spuwho.  Hopefully that's all you have to deal with.

We've been very fortunate so far in MH.  Sustained winds haven't been much stronger than maybe 20mph with gusts hitting the mid-30s. 

We still haven't lost power and from what I can see from my front/back yard, no large trees have fallen yet.

[Kerry]

2 panels came of the west side.  I'll try to get a picture.

[Kerry]

Okay - I am back at my apartment so I can type.  I wasn't able to get any pictures of 550 Water Street.  There was just too much wind, rain, debris to get in a good place to take the picture.  Plus my phone was in a plastic bag which greatly reduced the image quality.  Here is what happened:  On the west corner between the 4th and 5th floor two exterior panels came off.  All the insulation in that area was blown off as well.  The interior wasn't breached but you can see the steel studs and the backside of the interior wall.  I would say the exterior opening is about 6' to 8' high and 6' feet across.  On the other side of the building a large piece around the very top has also torn lose but hasn't fallen off yet.  Probably 10' high by 6' wide.

BTW - the wind at street level downtown is NOT safe.  Because of the tunnel effect and down drafts caused by the tall buildings the wind is easily gusting in the 75 to 100 mph range and it is constantly changing directions.  With all of the debris in the streets (parts of newspaper racks, trash, tree limbs, etc) it just isn't safe to be there.  Trying to walk along the north bank between CSX and Acosta bridge wasn't possible.  The wind wrapping around the CSX building was just too strong.

[spuwho]

The very end of the Jax Pier appears to be gone. There are three concrete poles sticking up, but nothing above them.

[ProjectMaximus]

The very end of the Jax Pier appears to be gone. There are three concrete poles sticking up, but nothing above them.

Just heard about this on First Coast News. They said they spoke with the project manager/architect of the rebuilt pier and he said it was designed for that piece to break away under this kind of distress. It allows them to repair it much more easily than, well, rebuilding the whole thing.

[ProjectMaximus]

Things still ok in San Marco. Minor street flooding from rain but so far as I can tell no flooding over the bulkheads yet.

We just looked around and there's a lot more street flooding, especially close to the river. Most still have power for now.

Nervous about our house in San Marco. We evacuated to my parents' house near the Avenues and it's been pretty calm here, relatively speaking. But the images of flooding in San Marco have me a bit concerned.

[spuwho]

Here is whats left of A1A in Flagler County.

[TimmyB]

I'm not even a resident, yet, and my heart is breaking from the images I'm seeing, and from some of your descriptions of the damage.  Injuries and loss of life seem to be minimal in the area, so there is a lot to be said for that, but it's definitely anxious times.  Take care, everyone, and thanks to those who have provided updates.

[blfair]

Things still ok in San Marco. Minor street flooding from rain but so far as I can tell no flooding over the bulkheads yet.

We just looked around and there's a lot more street flooding, especially close to the river. Most still have power for now.

Nervous about our house in San Marco. We evacuated to my parents' house near the Avenues and it's been pretty calm here, relatively speaking. But the images of flooding in San Marco have me a bit concerned.

I'm not sure when you're headed back but we're by the square and will be out looking around when it's cleared up. I don't mind checking up on your house if you PM me the location.

[spuwho]

Pulled off the JSO Twitter feed:

7200 Powers Ave - Several people transported due to inhaled carbon monoxide from a generator inside an apt.
Do not use inside please.  — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 8, 2016

[spuwho]

Bridge of Lions entrance.