So bad that Florida Waffle Houses are closing", "Hurricane Ian closings list: Disney World, Publix, Walmart stores, schools, airports, and more", "Mandatory Evacuations Ordered in Florida; See County List Here", "Hurricane Ian could be 'something that we haven't seen in our lifetime,' Tampa forecaster says", "USF-ECU Football Game Moved To FAU Stadium in Boca Raton", "Bucs moving to Dolphins' facility due to hurricane", Everglades and Biscayne National Park Close in Preparation for Hurricane Ian, Dry Tortugas National Park Closes in Preparation for Hurricane Ian, Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Fort Pickens, other areas before Hurricane Ian, "Georgia farmers brace for Hurricane Ian. It pummeled. [1] At around this time, NOAA sensors measured wind gusts reaching up to 216 miles per hour (348km/h). 23h ago. DeSantis declares state of emergency for all of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian threatens the state", "Hurricane Ian school closings in Central Florida", "Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian", "Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to ride out Hurricane Ian", "President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration", "Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast", "St. Pete-Clearwater International set to close Tuesday at 1 p.m.", "Live updates: Hurricane Ian aims for Cuba, as Florida prepares", "#UPDATE @USCG Capt. [28] Palmetto service was also truncated for Washington D.C. on September 30[29] and October 1. Wind gusts reportedly did not exceed 60mph (97km/h) in the Gold Coast, but some minor wind damage was reported and power outages in the tri-county area affected 15,632customers. [204][205], Photos and videos of the hurricane were posted throughout social media with a large amount seen on TikTok where videos posted under the hashtag #HurricaneIan had about 3.5 billion views by September 28, while on Instagram there were more than 65,000 posts with the same hashtag. Hit at 4:15PM Oct 14th while moving NE across South Florida. The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon. In addition, the Governor of the Cayman Islands, Martyn Roper, requested for the United Kingdom to further deploy additional military assets to the islands for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Operations. [110], After moving across Charlotte Harbor, the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Florida Peninsula in Charlotte County, near Punta Gorda. Throughout the Florida Keys, the hurricane ripped about 150vessels loose from their moorings. Moderate-to-strong vertical wind shear hindered development of Ian until late the following day; it began rapidly intensifying at 18:00UTC September25. [140] Kennedy Space Center received wind gusts as high as 108mph (174km/h), but only minor damage occurred. Beachgoers look at a large shrimping boat that was swept ashore by hurricane Ian in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 1, 2022. Storyful. Water entered the first floor of several parking garages, impacting many cars. Youngkin declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian", "Live updates: Hurricane Ian on path to make landfall in Florida", "Threat of Hurricane Ian cancels more than 3,200 flights in Florida", "Hurricane Ian: 3,500 Flights Canceled Over Next Two Days", "Gov. Our built environment protects us as human beings, Baughman McLeod said. The Champlain Towers collapse could usher in a new era of regulations. Forecast track of Hurricane Ian through Florida is shown in a weather . [115][116] A private weather station near Port Charlotte reported a sustained wind of 115mph (185km/h), with a wind gust of 132mph (212km/h). Its being asked and answered in this one.. [146][147][148] An EF0 tornado also touched down in Holden Beach, damaging multiple homes in the town, while an EFU tornado touched down northeast of Aurora. Damages in Seminole County totaled about $241million. Chris P. Bacon, a beloved young pot bellied pig who is a kind of mascot at Airboat Rides at Midway, surveys the damage brought by the high water levels brought to the area by Hurricane Ian on the St. Johns River just west of the Brevard County line in Christmas, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", "@ryanhallyall in the top 5 of Youtube's Top 10 on Sept. 29th and 30th. Remains of destroyed restaurants, shops and other businesses are seen after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022. has created a program to help strengthen the local workforce following Hurricane Ian. Flood waters cover the street of the South Battery in Charleston, S.C., during Hurricane Ian on Sept. 30, 2022. [23] The Cayman Islands Airports Authority continued operating the airports until the afternoon of September25. [138] In Seminole County, extensive floods occurred in areas adjacent to the Little Wekiva River in Altamonte Springs, the St. Johns River at Lake Harney and in Sanford, and the larger and smaller branches of the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo. Ian also dumped over 2 feet of rain in portions of the county, with the storm maximum rainfall total of 26 inches (660mm) being recorded in Grove City. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news? Possible levee break, Myakka Valley could see 15 feet of flood water; residents urged to shelter, Florida officials say at least 21 deaths could be tied to Hurricane Ian, Destruction and desperation: See Hurricane Ian damage city by city across Florida, 'Herculean effort' underway to rescue Floridians, DeSantis says; Ian targets South Carolina: Live updates, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Biden administration has launched a National Initiative to Advance Building Codes, which, in part, provides incentives for state, local, tribal and territorial governments to update their standards and modernizes the way federal buildings are constructed. To DiGregorio, catching the virus would be a death sentence at her age. This school has risen from the rubble to reawaken as the magnificent, enduring structure you see today, the plaque reads. An aerial image shows the collapsed Sanibel Causeway in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Sanibel, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. [144] As of 11:00am EDT on October 1, an estimated 63,000 customers remained without power, primarily in Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, Florence, Williamsburg, and Berkeley Counties. The destruction began to come into focus a day after Ian made landfall in Florida as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. . Just wow", Post Tropical Cyclone ReportHurricane Ian, "Storm Prediction Center Today's Storm Reports", National Centers for Environmental Information, "More than 15 planes damaged at North Perry Airport in Broward County", "Storm Event Database National Centers for Environmental Information", "Wellington/Lion Country Safari EF-1 Tornado", "An extreme wind warning is in effect for Cape Coral FL, Bonita Springs FL, Estero FL until 12:45pm EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Theyre trying to save lives right now, said Loraine Lynch, a resident and board member of Bay Palms who also owns 10 rental properties in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Maps will be updated every couple of days until we are comfortable, we have captured all of the failures. Almost 10,000customers beyond the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge lost power, roughly one-third of electrical subscribers in the Lower Florida Keys. Volunteers distribute food for affected families in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. Naples Police Department/UPI via Shutterstock. CNN 9. The wave moved into the Caribbean Sea on September21 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Trinidad and Tobago, the ABC islands, and the northern coast of South America. 84 hurricanes have been recorded in the Charlotte County, FL since 1930. ", "Hurricane Ian: More than 500 UCF students seek help from school in flood aftermath", "Orange County estimates $206M in property damage from Hurricane Ian", "New Smyrna Beach man drowns in flood waters awaiting rescue", "NASA reports damage to Kennedy Space Center following Ian", Post Tropical Cyclone ReportHurricane IanUpdated, "Heavy rainfall coming down in parts of the Upstate as Ian moves through", "Remnants of Hurricane Ian slow over the Carolinas, power outages remain along the coast", "Total power outages as of 3:30pm today, is 76,384. [64], Governor Brian Kemp ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on September 26 which began preparations for the impact of the storm in the later part of the week. [13] The cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples were particularly hard hit, leaving millions without power in the storm's wake and numerous inhabitants forced to take refuge on their roofs. [84] Ian caused a power outage in Pinar del Ro, cutting power to the entire province, which had a population of 850,000. [96] Another from Lee County reportedly died by suicide after seeing the extent of damage done to his property after the storm. Sarasota County Schools were closed due to damage from storm, with classes resuming on October 10 for most of the county, while several schools that sustained more damage remaining closed until October 17. The storm made landfall at 4:30 local time on September 27, in Pinar del Ro. The view of Hurricane Ian from the Emergency Operations Center in Punta Gorda, Fla. Hurricane Ian is one of only a handful of storms to make landfall with sustained winds over 150 miles per hour . A fire station was completely flooded, substantially damaging nearly all of the equipment in the building. The last one hit. The 81-year-old resident of Hurricane Ian 's ground zero. Residents are rescued from floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. People walk past beachfront property damaged by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 29, 2022, in Bonita Springs, Fla. A damaged causeway to Sanibel Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, near Sanibel Island, Fla. Area where homes once stood is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Damaged boats and debris rest against the shore in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Damaged homes and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. [198], In 2023, Florida senator Rick Scott introduced the Hurricane Tax Relief Act into the 118th congress, which would enable Ian's victims, as well as victims of Hurricanes Nicole and Fiona in the US and Puerto Rico to more easily claim damage relief on their 2022 tax bills. [1] Ian completed the eyewall replacement cycle shortly afterwards and began rapidly intensifying once more. [116] Areas north of Tampa reported minor or sporadic wind damage, including some tree damage and a loss of shingles in Pasco, Citrus, and Levy counties. A flooded trailer park is seen after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Arcadia, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022. [91][93], According to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission, as of February 3, 2023, 149 people were confirmed to have died across Florida as a direct result of Hurricane Ian. Before the impact school closures and mandatory evacuations were made across much of the Florida peninsula. As a result, it was designated Tropical Depression Nine at that time. On Thursday, residents had begun to venture out to survey the damage: uprooted palm trees that snatched power lines on the way down, patches of shingles torn from roofs, enough debris scattered seemingly everywhere that residents knew theyd be clearing it out for months. Thinking about a national strategy for resilience is really important for this country to be able to adapt to climate change., Sign up for the latest news about climate change, energy and the environment, delivered every Thursday, Rich Matthews in Punta Gorda, Fla. contributed to this report, On Sept. 28, meteorologists faced dangerous conditions while covering Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Fla. (Video: The Washington Post), Comparisons of claims against the evidence, Why many homes and buildings in this Florida city still stand, even after Ian, 10 steps you can take to lower your carbon footprint, Bidens misleading deficit claim earns him a Bottomless Pinocchio, Fact-checking Trumps reaction to Bidens reelection announcement. If you are in one of these areas, and aren't already sheltering, DO SO IMMEDIATELY", "An extreme wind warning is in effect for Englewood FL, Rotonda FL, Grove City FL until 2:00pm EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. [110] The ambulance bay and helipad were inundated at a hospital in North Naples. Vasquez got lucky. The all-clear for the Islands was called at 3:00pm. All Assessments are paid in full. PUNTA GORDA, Fla.Susan DiGregorio crawled into her guest room closet, pulled a giant teddy bear over her body and began to pray. [176], There were sporadic reports of looting and burglaries at several businesses in Lee County, Florida; alleged thefts of non-essential items such as sports apparel and athletic shoes during the height of the storm prompted officials to enforce a curfew in the county. Almost as soon as she started, it hit muck and fell into a ditch, so she walked the rest of the way, only to find out the clubhouse was locked. [209][210], Many asked for help on social media looking for loved ones after losing contact with them or getting pleas from them for aid. A yacht sits in the front yard of a home In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Oct. 2, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. A broken section of the Pine Island Road, debris and destroyed houses in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Matlacha, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. EDT on September 26 from the National Emergency Operations Center. Funds will be distributed to fill unmet, hurricane-related needs for those who qualify. [1] Continual land interaction resulted in the frictional displacement of the system, and that coupled with high vertical wind shear caused Ian to quickly degrade to a tropical storm by 12:00 UTC as it moved north-northeast off of the eastern Florida coastline. [124] Damages in Naples alone was estimated at $989million. Then, she called 911 multiple times, but on the third try an operator told her emergency vehicles had been taken off the road, DiGregorio said. [14][79], Minimal impacts were felt on the Cayman Islands as the storm passed to its west. The hurricane caused minor impacts to 1,197structures, major impacts to 181structures, and the destruction of 40others. [112] Heavy precipitation across the region prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood emergency for portions of Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties due to accumulated rainfall of 20+ inches (508+ mm). [1], Further inland, Winds affected 112structures in Hendry County, with damages estimated at $419,000. Complicating the situation was that, according to Lynch, about 80% of residents are snowbirds, scattered in the Midwest and Canada. [186], Lee County also saw a sharp rise in infections and death from flesh-eating bacteria that live in warm brackish water. At the time one of the helicopters was deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands before the development of Ian to assist recovery efforts there after the passage of Hurricane Fiona. Damaged homes are seen after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Sept. 29, 2022, in Punta Gorda, Fla. Harriet and M15, the famous bald eagles from the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam bring nesting material and sticks while rebuilding their nest after it was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022. [206] Others provided livestream feeds of their homes and surrounding areas during the hurricane. Punta Gorda, FL is in a very high risk hurricane zone. [31] Additionally, the resumption of the Silver Meteor service, which had been suspended since January 24, 2022, due to a resurgence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, was pushed back from October 3 to 11. Consequently, there were significant disruptions in communication and electrical services; falling debris blocked many roadways. [133] Ian wrought little structural impacts in Indian River County, although a loss of up to 100,000cuyd (76,000m3) of sand was reported, with a replacement expected to cost nearly $4million. [136] Near the University of Central Florida, hundreds of students were displaced after several nearby off-campus apartment complexes flooded. It strengthened some during this time, as deep convection re-developed near the center and hybrid frontal features moved away. Ian produced wind gusts up to 75mph (121km/h) and rainfall ranging from 4 to 12in (100 to 300mm) in Polk County. Floodwaters entered some homes in the Davis Shores neighborhood of Anastasia Island. Great job everyone on the coverage this week! DeSantis mobilized 5,000 Florida state national guard troops. Coverage of Hurricane Ian was the most viewed by cable viewership on September 28 with the Weather Channel occupying eight of the top ten cable spots with continuous coverage of the storm. Local Hurricane Tracker Hourly Daily Radar MinuteCast Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities Risk to Life and Property The level of risk due to high winds, flooding rain, surge, and tornado. Like Celtic Ray, much of the city was rebuilt to . Kathryn Varn is statewide enterprise reporter for the Gannett/USA Today Network - Florida. [35] The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia declared a state of emergency in preparation for the incoming storm. Vehicles were flipped over and on top of each other as severe weather hit Palm Beach Gardens and Merritt Island, Fla., over the weekend. Were trying to save what we can and rebuild.. A 24-hour rainfall total of 4.3in (108.3mm) was measured on Isla de la Juventud. Additionally, a fire ignited during the storm demolished 14business and 14residential units. [60] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League moved practices from Tampa south to the Miami Dolphins training facility in Miami Gardens. [212], This article is about the Atlantic hurricane in 2022. Hurricane Ian at peak intensity while approaching southwest Florida on September 28. [71][72], Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama and Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees. [8][a] In the Florida Keys, seven Cuban migrants drowned when their boat capsized off Stock Island, in Monroe County, as Ian moved through; 11 others were missing. [113] The National Hurricane Center's advisory at 15:00UTC warned that the "extremely dangerous eyewall of Ian" is "moving onshore. Authorities transport a person out of the Avante nursing home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Orange County firefighters help people stranded by Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022 in Orange County, Fla. Orange County Fire Rescue's Public Information Office via AP. In one case a Floridian YouTuber's video was disliked more than double the number of times it was liked on the platform. [65] Atlanta Motor Speedway opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees. [109] The other tornadoes were rated EFU-EF0. Mapping has been developed as well as an. Lynch helped evacuate four elderly women from the park and stayed with them at a condo in Miami. And in the aftermath of Ian, the buildings left still standing seemed to have at least one thing in common, he said: Everything with a 2007 code and beyond pretty much was fine.. Thursday. Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across Cuba resulting in a nationwide power outage. [152][153] Wind gusts reached as high as 69mph (111km/h) in Cape Henry and 68mph (109km/h) in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Heavy precipitation and storm surge in St. Johns County flooded several roads in St. Augustine and resulted in the temporary closure of the Bridge of Lions. 326 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | Phone Directory Severe flooding also occurred to the east in Volusia County, especially adjacent to Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island bore the brunt of Ian's powerful winds and its accompanying storm surge at landfall, which leveled nearly all standing structures and collapsed the Sanibel Causeway and the Matlacha bridge to Pine Island, entrapping those left on the islands for several days. ", "Flash Flood Emergency including North Port FL, Venice FL and Englewood FL until 10:45 PM EDT", "Hurricane Ian sweeps away section of Sanibel Causeway, cutting off all vehicle access", "Sanibel Causeway is intact again as trucks roll onto the island battered by Hurricane Ian", Wildlife refuges and parks hit by Hurricane Ian, "Florida scrambling to restore bridges to cut-off communities", "Temporary bridge to Pine Island gives residents access to mainland, brings fuel and utility workers to area", "Hurricane Ian sucked water away from Florida's coast as it moved north", Buccaneers move practices to Miami, Lightning postpone preseason games due to Hurricane Ian, "North Port assesses the damage from Hurricane Ian", "After Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns", "Gov. It was a harrowing 24 hours for DiGregorio, whos lived in Punta Gorda for 40 years. Mold grows on furniture as volunteer workers, from the Crisis Cleanup program from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, clean out a water damaged home in the Spring Creek Village neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Fla., Oct. 8, 2022. Three eyes of the three hurricanes passed . [103], Several tornadoes touched down in South Florida as the storm approached on September 2728; 12 tornadoes touched down with all but one of them occurring in the Miami metropolitan area. [66], Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency and activated the emergency operations plan for the state. Once it basically blows the door open, its trying to find a place to exit and it will do that pretty violently. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. [5] Ian caused widespread damage across western Cuba and catastrophic damage in Florida; it also caused damage in the Carolinas. Assistant City Manager Melissa Reichert said Punta Gorda is still conducting its full assessment, but preliminary assessment shows "less than 1% of one- and two-family homes were destroyed.". [118][119] Vehicular access to the island was re-established on October 11 for emergency workers and public access was re-established October 21 for local residents. A preliminary estimate placed building damages at $6.8billion. Floridians are always on the look out for hurricanes. That question has not been asked in previous administrations. [194] Karen Clark & Co. placed insured damages at nearly $63billion with total economic losses over $100billion. Among the most devastating aspects of Ian were its size massive enough to cover nearly the entire state and speed about as slow as a leisurely bike ride. We are now leveraging our big data smarts to deliver on the promise of IoT. [132] Near June Park to the west of Melbourne, Ian spawned a weak EF0 tornado that damaged only trees and no buildings. A motorist drives though high water, as another turns around during the effects from Hurricane Ian, Sept. 30, 2022, in Charleston, S.C. A worker moves a sandbag after a pump was placed to remove water from the Battery as the effects from Hurricane Ian are felt, Sept. 30, 2022, in Charleston, S.C. Whitney Hall (R) embraces a friend atop the remains of his home amidst wreckage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian on the island of Matlacha on Sept. 30, 2022 in Matlacha, Fla. An aerial image shows the only access to the Matlacha neighborhood destroyed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. Follow @NWSKeyWest for the latest storm updates & @monroecounty for updates in your area. The largest hurricane was Unnamed in 1947. She and her chihuahua, London, evacuated east, first to Moore Haven, just west of Lake Okeechobee, then to Clewiston a little farther south. Ron DeSantis said would be a yearslong recovery. [91] President Biden said the storm could end up as the deadliest in Florida's history. DeSantis says Hurricane Ian left North Port with worst standing water in Florida", "By the numbers: One month has passed since Hurricane Ian hit Sarasota and Manatee", Preliminiary Hurricane Ian Post Tropical Cyclone Report - NWS Melbourne FL, "Hundreds of sea turtle eggs scattered across Fort Pierce beach following Hurricane Ian", "Hurricane Ian: Orlando's lakes overflow after storm's deluge", 184 cities register among top 10 coldest Novembers on record, "How strong were Ian's wind gusts in Orlando and across Central Florida? Destroyed buildings are left behind from the effects of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. A first responder with Orange County Fire Rescue makes her way through floodwaters looking for residents of a neighborhood needing help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. Before. Michael Phelps searches through the remains of his property in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 8, 2022. ft. 1601 Park Beach Cir Unit 121/7, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 $579,900 MLS# C7474910 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! The cyclone destroyed 10structures there, 297structures were majorly impacted, and 891others had minor impacts. The most damaged homes, she said, were the newer ones. Val Stuart talks on a cell phone as she sits on the bed she setup on the floor after the apartment where she was staying was flooded when Hurricane Ian passed through the area, Sept. 30, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fla. [167][168] The government of Japan also dispatched help to Cuba through its Japan International Cooperation Agency agency. Theyre in water. Dirk Russell, who has medical issues, lies on the sofa with his dog in his waterlogged home that flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022.
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