Images of the aftermath of Hurricane Irma
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Although Hurricane Irma was in the process of transitioning into a tropical storm when its outer bands moved through Jacksonville, a confluence of weather patterns caused a Category 3-level storm surge, flooding many parts of the center city and other areas on the waterways. Here are a few images of the swollen St. Johns River's impact in and around Downtown Jacksonville. Feel free to add your own.
Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2017-sep-images-of-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-irma
Can anyone comment on how severe the local damage is?
I know there was historic flooding, but I can't figure out if we're talking extensive, historic, long-term damage, or more of a short-term pain in the ass.
Depends on the location but I overall I wouldn't refer to damage as historic or extensive. However, in some areas, there are examples of long-term damage of flooded resident's personal finances. There's also some short term pain in the asses. For example, the Wells Fargo Center will be closed for months because the basement flooding destroyed its elevator machinery and electrical system (ex. one of the reasons JEA wants a new headquarters). On the other hand, my office is a block north of the Wells Fargo Center and we're fine because the flood waters didn't get that far. :
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/photo-gallery/shut-by-irmas-floodwaters-wells-fargo-center-tenants-scramble-for-new-homes
I would say that there is extensive damage. Multiple homes on my road took flood damage. (I was very fortunate that the water stopped right before my property line) There are many homes that are uninhabitable and they will be that way for a long time. Also, the flood waters extended beyond critical flood zones which means that a lot of homeowners probably aren't covered by insurance unless they purchased an optional policy.
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Quote from: Keith-N-Jax on September 16, 2017, 04:42:48 AM
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Winds were less than Matthew last year. They were pretty strong at the beaches but still not hurricane force. Inland, the winds were just barely tropical storm strength.
Quote from: Jim on September 16, 2017, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Keith-N-Jax on September 16, 2017, 04:42:48 AM
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Winds were less than Matthew last year. They were pretty strong at the beaches but still not hurricane force. Inland, the winds were just barely tropical storm strength.
Well actually...some data:
Matthew:
Gusts: Mayport 76mph
Jax Airport 64mph
Mayport Naval 60mph
NAS Jax 68mph
Irma:
Gusts: Mayport 85mph
Jax Airport 86mph
Mayport Naval 87mph
NAS Jax 72mph
Irma-related power outages, 11pm 9/11:
FL: 6,220,000
PR & USVI: ~1,000,000
GA: 900,000
NC: 135,000
SC: 64,000
AL: 25,000
Total: >8.3 million.
Quote from: JHAT76 on September 16, 2017, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: Jim on September 16, 2017, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Keith-N-Jax on September 16, 2017, 04:42:48 AM
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Winds were less than Matthew last year. They were pretty strong at the beaches but still not hurricane force. Inland, the winds were just barely tropical storm strength.
Well actually...some data:
Matthew:
Gusts: Mayport 76mph
Jax Airport 64mph
Mayport Naval 60mph
NAS Jax 68mph
Irma:
Gusts: Mayport 85mph
Jax Airport 86mph
Mayport Naval 87mph
NAS Jax 72mph
Gusts may have been higher but sustained winds were lower and lasted for a shorter period of time. There was a lot less wind damage this time. I watched physical structure damage to buildings and signs last year. This time, very little of it.
Quote from: Jim on September 16, 2017, 08:10:57 PM
Quote from: JHAT76 on September 16, 2017, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: Jim on September 16, 2017, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Keith-N-Jax on September 16, 2017, 04:42:48 AM
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Winds were less than Matthew last year. They were pretty strong at the beaches but still not hurricane force. Inland, the winds were just barely tropical storm strength.
Well actually...some data:
Matthew:
Gusts: Mayport 76mph
Jax Airport 64mph
Mayport Naval 60mph
NAS Jax 68mph
Irma:
Gusts: Mayport 85mph
Jax Airport 86mph
Mayport Naval 87mph
NAS Jax 72mph
Gusts may have been higher but sustained winds were lower and lasted for a shorter period of time. There was a lot less wind damage this time. I watched physical structure damage to buildings and signs last year. This time, very little of it.
Can you post the sustained winds and duration data you have? I know a guy at my work who would like to have it. I
is that Noone in photo # 8 ? ;)
https://get.google.com/albumarchive/100509066030761552151 (https://get.google.com/albumarchive/100509066030761552151)
I hope this works..I tried just screenshotting some of the photos I took and thought I'd just upload them, but I couldn't figure that out. Hey, i'm a noob so plz b patient ;) I probably should have made my name something like Queen Analog or perhaps Zeppelin Cassette lolz
Quote from: JHAT76 on September 16, 2017, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: Jim on September 16, 2017, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Keith-N-Jax on September 16, 2017, 04:42:48 AM
It does look really bad, no one in my family or friends who live through out the state are reporting any major damage. How bad were the winds?
Winds were less than Matthew last year. They were pretty strong at the beaches but still not hurricane force. Inland, the winds were just barely tropical storm strength.
Well actually...some data:
Matthew:
Gusts: Mayport 76mph
Jax Airport 64mph
Mayport Naval 60mph
NAS Jax 68mph
Irma:
Gusts: Mayport 85mph
Jax Airport 86mph
Mayport Naval 87mph
NAS Jax 72mph
Irma-related power outages, 11pm 9/11:
FL: 6,220,000
PR & USVI: ~1,000,000
GA: 900,000
NC: 135,000
SC: 64,000
AL: 25,000
Total: >8.3 million.
where did you find this data? I'd like to look at some other locations.
The flood damage on my street and neighborhood was much worst with Irma compared to Matthew. I had no flooding with Matthew, but nearly four feet of water in my basement (yes I have a basement). I am still pumping out the water. The trees in Boone Park took a major hit with both storms, but I think Irma was worse.
I just know the wall at Memorial Park stood for a long time, but Irma took it down, so this had to be the worse flooding for many years.
Between Memorial Park and the Cummer gardens, two of my favorite places on earth have been severely damaged, I just hope they can recover to their original condition.
I have been helping with the clean up in Boone Park, I let the Friends of Memorial Park know I am available if and when needed, and my bank account is about to take a hit with the donation to the Cummer garden restoration. Hopefully everyone that can will do what they can to help with the recovery of areas that mean as much to them as Riverside/Avondale mean to me.