Fernandina Beach mayor declares state of emergency as ‘unprecedented’ rainfall overwhelms stormwater system
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean issued a local state of emergency for the city Thursday night after downpours caused significant flooding that impacted homes and businesses.
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The mayor shared the decision in a Facebook post to alert the community of “unprecedented, record rainfall” that’s overwhelming the stormwater system.
He said some homes and businesses are experiencing stormwater coming through the city’s wastewater system, particularly in the downtown area.
Nassau County was under a Flash Flood Warning until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, and Fernandina Beach r...
