JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Heavy rains across Northeast Florida continue to plague a local institution.
Flood waters rushed into Clark's Fish Camp last Friday and since then, things haven't gotten much better.
Employees tell Action News Jax that Tuesday is the worst they've seen it; the parking lot and entrance is flooded, even the boat ramp overrun.
Everything that's even close to the floor is now sitting on tables and counters.
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We spoke to a customer who had planned to eat at Clark's and found out their favorite spot is now closed.
"My husband said you have to come down and see this you won't believe it, and that's why we came down."
Locals said they don't usually see this kind of flood damage, even during tropical storms. Once the water recedes, the fish camp will have a lot of cleaning up to do.
Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh said high tides, onshore east winds and days of rain have all created the perfect conditions for Julington Creek to overrun its banks. He said things should improve by the weekend but not before.