Penney Farms Remote Man Camp Trailer Rentals

1. Past emergencies & recovery

   A personal weather station identified as KFLGREEN210 measured 2.27 inches of rain in about an hour on August 16, 2025. NOAA indexes the heavy-rain event at Penney Farms. The measurement does not describe flood depth at a proposed camp; assess the actual receiving ground, drainage and entrance before equipment layout or arrival timing is discussed.

   NOAA / NWS individual event 1285118 ↗

   The wider record, 2021 to 2026

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   • Thunderstorm Wind52
   • Heavy Rain22
   • Flood14
   • Hail8
   • Lightning6

   107 NOAA reports fall within 15 miles of Penney Farms, 49% of them thunderstorm wind. They peak in July and August, and 2023 was the busiest year (37 reports). NOAA entered 1 injuries and 0 deaths across them; reported damage totals $356,000.

   Most consequential: lightning on July 31, 2023, 3:35 p.m. local standard time, 1.38 mi west-northwest of Bellair West (14.2 mi from Penney Farms). Damage entered: $240,000. NOAA: “Lightning struck a home attic in Orange Park during the afternoon which resulted in a fire. Extensive damage occurred to the home and the structure was deemed uninhabitable. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.” NOAA event 1121847 ↗

   Also on record: lightning, July 22, 2023, near Fruit Cove (no dollar damage); thunderstorm wind, March 16, 2026, near Bellair ($30,000).

   For a camp here: Wind reports are about what can fall or move, so walk the property for dead limbs, loose roofing and stacked materials upwind of the beds. Ask where the nearest large trees and overhead lines stand relative to the proposed trailer positions. Soft soil matters when a trailer or container needs level, stable support.

   Places these reports name most: Orange Park (1).

2. Construction & crew rotations

   Penney Farms' reference concerns State Road 16 resurfacing between State Road 21 and US 17. A prospective overnight crew base would need the actual reporting point along that corridor confirmed before departures are organized. The recorded limits do not establish current work within town or identify where rental equipment could enter and unload.

   FDOT work limits / scope

   SR16 FROM SR21 TO SR15(US17) - RESURFACING

   Contract / financial project

   T2A38 / 20820055201

   Published estimated end

   2026-10-31

   Distance from Penney Farms Census point

   0.1 mi to the nearest mapped roadway line, straight-line

   Recorded start

   not published

   FDOT construction record ↗

3. Building repairs & renovation planning

   For a proposed Penney Farms refurbishment, ask whether existing meals and washrooms remain available while other parts of the building are repaired. Which function would genuinely need temporary replacement? This unverified planning scenario separates welfare support from optional lodging and does not identify a named project or actual interruption.

   • Which rooms or facilities close, and for how long?
   • Where do contractors rest, wash and eat while the rest of the building stays open?
   • Which temporary units can stand outside the occupied footprint, and who services them?
   Compare sleeper, shower and kitchen units →

   Planning scenario: a named building-renovation example was not verified in this review.

4. Emergency access & equipment approach

   County coordination for Penney Farms

   Clay County — use the local contacts below.

   Current road information

   Florida 511 ↗

   Public emergency coordination does not authorize a rental delivery.

   FDEM logistics guidance ↗

5. A rental cost for your actual site

   20 ft workforce sleeper

   Starting price at $2,995 · daily and monthly rentals · USD · prices may vary.

   Location for the written quote

   Penney Farms, Clay County — exact property address required.

   Equipment starting prices → · Build a preliminary rental budget →

A storm record is context for a Remote Man Camp, not a forecast: it argues for sleeper trailers that can be serviced, backup power, and a rental or lease term that can stretch if recovery runs long. Photograph the property before and after setup; it keeps later conversations simple.

Evidence reviewed October 27, 2026. Published dates and grant status do not establish current work or a rental requirement.