DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — The National weather service said storm surge in Mayport exceeds Hurricane Dora.
The storm surge is the second highest of all time. The category 3 storm, Hurricane Matthew, has winds of 115 mph.
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A video from a viewer in Jacksonville Beach showed water flooding the streets.
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All of the Intracostal Waterway bridges are closed to traffic due to the Hurricane Matthew.
The following statement was issued Thursday afternoon by JEA about water and sewer service due to Hurricane Matthew:
In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation has been ordered for people living in the beaches communities and evacuation of zones A, B and C. Water and sewer outages will begin to occur after 8 p.m. on October 6 east of the Intercostal. Water utility services will not be reinstated until staff is able to inspect systems, inspect any damage, make any necessary repairs, and provide a safe and healthy water supply to customers. Once services are reinstated, a boil water notice will remain in effect until the water supply is deemed safe.
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Related: Interactive Map of Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia shelters
Just In: Storm Surge in Mayport exceeds Dora and 2nd highest of all time! Via @NWSJacksonville #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/bbhf2PnLn7
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) October 7, 2016
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