var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(sz, s); Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs. But it was clear, especially at Bay Palms, that Ians Category 4 winds tore through the city with a rare ferocity. The school, which opened in 1921, was one of more than 10,000 buildings decimated in . It peaked as a Category5 hurricane with sustained winds of 160mph (260km/h) early on September28, while progressing towards the west coast of Florida, and made landfall just below peak intensity in Southwest Florida on Cayo Costa Island. In Osceola County, severe flooding affected or damaged some 900businesses and 3,200dwellings, leading to around $148million in private property damages. Mapping has been developed as well as an. The storm surge from Hurricane Ian sends water through the streets of Naples, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022. Sarasota County reported extensive tree and structural damage due to wind, as well as significant flooding in inland areas, specifically in and around Venice and North Port. "It. The worst of the floods in the county occurred near Lake Center and in parts of Kissimmee and St. At one home, an entire wall was gone, revealing the brown leather couches inside. Flood warnings and marine warnings were issued simultaneously. [151], Strong winds and rain moved through the Mid-Atlantic region. [35] The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia declared a state of emergency in preparation for the incoming storm. 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. and click on the Dock Match button. In person at the Disaster Recovery Centers (locations listedbelow)Usethe FEMA App for mobile devices Visit online at, . [106] Another EF1 tornado damaged several roofs and caused some significant tree damage in Wellington and Loxahatchee. EDT on September 26 from the National Emergency Operations Center. [131], Strong winds in Okeechobee County caused minor damage to 113structures, major damage to 35structures, and the destruction of 2structures. [26] Another 2,000 were deployed on standby in neighboring states. [96] Another from Lee County reportedly died by suicide after seeing the extent of damage done to his property after the storm. - It's been 16 years since Hurricane Charley made it's unexpected turn towards Southwest Florida, making landfall in Punta Gorda as a category four hurricane. Hurricane Ian hits Punta Gorda in southwest Florida Update 5:01 p.m. EDT Sept. 28: According to the National Hurricane Center's 5 p.m. EDT advisory, the center of Hurricane Ian made. [207] Many Floridians who posted about the storm to social media found humor while discussing preparing for the hurricane, the storm, and its aftermath. [12] Much of the damage was from flooding brought about by a storm surge of 1015ft (3.04.6m). It was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. To DiGregorio, catching the virus would be a death sentence at her age. A flooded trailer park is seen after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Arcadia, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022. [77] On October10, Risk Management Solutions, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, placed private market damages at $5374billion with an additional $10billion from the NFIP. [116] On September29, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, whose jurisdiction covers Cape Coral and Fort Myers, estimated that thousands of people may still be trapped in floodwaters. [116] The Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team was forced to postpone two preseason games due to the storm. [134] This heavy rain, combined with Hurricane Nicole in November, led to Orlando recording their wettest meteorological autumn on record in 2022. Residents of approximately 24family units in that neighborhood fled their dwellings due to rising floodwaters. Before the impact school closures and mandatory evacuations were made across much of the Florida peninsula. 1945 sept 16th a 115mph hurricane from the S.E causes heavy crop damage in florida while passing just east. [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). Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW! The rainfall alleviated drought conditions throughout much of New Jersey,[157] and lasted until October 5. [197] Ian marked the 15th billion-dollar disaster for the country in 2022. [110], With the storm making landfall in Southwest Florida on September28 as a strong Category4 hurricane with sustained winds of 155mph (249km/hr),[111] the National Weather Service in Tampa issued multiple extreme wind warnings, indicating the likelihood for damage caused by sustained winds of 115mph (185km/h) or greater. [107][108] The same storm quickly produced another EF1 tornado as the first one dissipated; damage was inflicted to trees and the roofs of a stable and a house. 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An old American car passes through a flooded street in Havana, Sept. 28, 2022, after the passage of hurricane Ian. For Punta Gorda, the critical rebuild came after Hurricane Charley decimated the city in 2004. "[114] Sustained hurricane-force winds were confirmed in several places at the landfall point in Southwest Florida, including one report southeast of Cape Coral, where the location recorded a wind gust of 140mph (225km/h), around the time of Ian's second landfall. When the people of Punta Gorda on Florida's Gulf Coast rebuilt Charlotte High School, they vowed it would never be pulverized by a hurricane again. [110], After moving across Charlotte Harbor, the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Florida Peninsula in Charlotte County, near Punta Gorda. [143] A tidal gauge at Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach reached 10.77 feet (3.28m), beating the record of 9.8 feet (3.0m) set by Hurricane Isaias which struck two years prior. [156] Several ferries between Cape May, New Jersey and Lewes, Delaware were cancelled due to the storm on October 3. Often, it will blow a hole in some other part of the house and at that point, its really open to the elements.. The only bridge to the island is heavily damaged so it can only be reached by boat or air. 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. A sailboat lies on mud at the bottom of Charlotte Harbor as water receded ahead of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Fla. Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images It's happened before, but rarely to this . Floridians are always on the look out for hurricanes. I cant believe the eye went directly over Punta Gorda, and all these houses are still standing! Charley was almost like a spring cleaning event, said Joe Schortz, a resident of Punta Gorda and owner of a local construction and remodeling business. Now for a pleasant, modest entry into retirement in Toronto.". The largest hurricane was Unnamed in 1947. [167][168] The government of Japan also dispatched help to Cuba through its Japan International Cooperation Agency agency. The most recent Charlotte County, FL hurricane was Five in 2010. [91] President Biden said the storm could end up as the deadliest in Florida's history. [149] There were five storm-related deaths in the state: three in Johnston County, one in Martin County,[150] and one in Moore County. 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. Residents and their two dogs return to their home in a neighborhood flooded by the rising Myakka River in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Oct. 1, 2022, in North Port, Fla. A destroyed portion of the causeway from Fort Myers to Sanibel Island is seen in this frame grab from video shot out of a U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter as U.S. National Guard Bureau Chief General Daniel Hokanson tours the area by air after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction on Sanibel Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. Tides also decreased in Pinellas County, falling to 4ft (1.2m) below average along the coast and 5ft (1.5m) in Tampa Bay. Her mobile home was intact, which she attributes to its old age and good bones; it also survived 2004s Hurricane Charley. Various analytic agencies and insurance companies have placed losses in the tens of billions. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Ian lost a minimal amount of strength while over land and soon re-strengthened while over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Vehicles were flipped over and on top of each other as severe weather hit Palm Beach Gardens and Merritt Island, Fla., over the weekend. 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. Damages in Seminole County totaled about $241million. Widespread power outages and isolated wind damage also occurred, such as several trees downed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, some of which struck homes, displacing two families. An EF0 tornado in Moore Haven damaged trees and homes and tipped over two storage trailers. For Sale: 3 beds, 2.5 baths 2478 sq. The 81-year-old resident of Hurricane Ian 's ground zero. It struck the state just over 24 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall in the Panhandle and was . [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. [212], This article is about the Atlantic hurricane in 2022. As a result, it was designated Tropical Depression Nine at that time. [46] Officials at the Kennedy Space Center delayed the launch of NASA's Artemis 1, and the rocket was returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building. An excavator is used to clear debris left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Oct. 6, 2022, on San Carlos Island, Fla. Snowbird Bruce Hickey, 70, walks along the waterfront, now littered with debris including shrimp boats, in the mobile home park where he and his wife Kathy have a winter home, a trailer originally purchased by Kathy's mother in 1979, on San Carlos Island, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022, one week after the passage of Hurricane Ian. [113] The National Hurricane Center's advisory at 15:00UTC warned that the "extremely dangerous eyewall of Ian" is "moving onshore. The ninth public hearing of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, scheduled for September 28 was postponed. [95][78] In addition, ten people died in Sarasota and Collier Counties; seven in Monroe and Volusia Counties; five in Hillsborough, Manatee, and Osceola Counties; four in Hardee County; three in Orange and Putnam Counties; two each in Hendry and Polk Counties; and one each in DeSoto, Lake, and Martin, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie Counties. Wind gusts in Highlands County peaked at 78mph (126km/h) at the Sebring Regional Airport, leaving 56,690customers without power; approximately 89% of the county had no electricity. [166] The European Union announced a package of 1 million in aid while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Argentina sent pills for the potabilization of nearly one million liters of water via the White Helmets Commission. [100] Total damage in Florida was estimated at $109.5 billion. [50][51][52][53] Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando said that they would be closing attractions. and slung it over her body. Buildings constructed using modern codes have a slew of structural advantages that can help them better withstand extreme weather, including major storms. Around 247,000customers lost power during the storm in Volusia County alone. You can reach her at kvarn@gannett.com or (727) 238-5315. The storm made landfall at 4:30 local time on September 27, in Pinar del Ro. For further assistance please call 1-800-USA-RAIL", "Modified Service in the State of Florida", "Modified Service in State of Florida Effective October 13", "Jan. 6 committee postpones planned hearing as Hurricane Ian advances", "Governor Glenn Youngkin | Governor.Virginia.gov", "Gov. [122][116] Strong winds also resulted in a widespread downing of electrical poles, trees and tree limbs, road signs, and traffic signals. [1], By 00:00UTC on September 24, the depression's wind speed had increased to 40mph (64km/h), at which time it became Tropical Storm Ian. 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. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", "@ryanhallyall in the top 5 of Youtube's Top 10 on Sept. 29th and 30th. Boaters Alliance Dock Match Program - As you know, Hurricane Ian has disrupted many people's lives throughout Florida. [109] The other tornadoes were rated EFU-EF0. The Royal Navy also deployed its helicopter to assist. [40][41][42] Amazon canceled warehouse operations in some facilities. Boats sit grounded in a woodland area and along the side of the road after being displaced by rising water from Hurricane Ian near Fort Myers Beach on Sept. 29, 2022 in San Carlos Island, Fla. Damaged homes and debris are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Stan Pentz walks out of a Iona neighborhood in Lee County, Florida, after Hurricane Ian came ashore, Sept. 29, 2022. Schools, universities, and education centers closed on the evening of September23. For instance, updated codes often have stricter requirements around structural load continuity, which involves ensuring that a roof is well-connected to walls and the walls are well-connected to the structures foundation, Rajkovich said. [33] Full resumptions of both of these services would occur over a period from October 1417.[34]. 135 mph in Punta Gorda and Solana, 112 mph in Pelican Bay and 110 mph in La Belle. [75], The eastward shift in Ian's track as well as the increasing size of the hurricane prompted the issuance of a tropical storm warning for Bimini and Grand Bahama in The Bahamas late on September 27. [7] After moving inland, Ian rapidly weakened to a tropical storm before moving back offshore into the Atlantic. . Michael Phelps searches through the remains of his property in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 8, 2022. All night, she prayed and let the calm that comes with shock lull her in and out of sleep. [123] Both the Sanibel Causeway and the Matlacha Bridge are eligible for federal bridge rehabilitation funds. Damaged homes are seen after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Sept. 29, 2022, in Punta Gorda, Fla. [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. [1] The wave subsequently moved westward, passing south of the Cape Verde Islands with occasional bursts of convection during the ensuing six days. 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.
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