Jacksonville storm surge sets record

The storm surge flooding in downtown Jacksonville, Fla., has set a new record, according to the National Weather Service. 

Storm Surge Flooding exceeds all-time record in downtown Jacksonville record set in Hurricane Dora in 1964. #jaxwxhttps://t.co/npTRArpv2V

— NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) September 11, 2017

The previous record was set in 1964 during Hurricane Dora.

{mosads}The National Weather Service in Jacksonville on Monday also issued a flash flood warning due to Hurricane Irma.

Flash Flood Warning including Jacksonville FL until 12:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/kU6yVf9Joe

— NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) September 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma on Monday was downgraded to a tropical storm but continues to batter the region with high winds and flooding.

Millions of people are without power in the storm’s wake.