Hurricane Ian Florida damage tracking
Power outages are widespread.
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Ian left behind catastrophic damage across portions of southwest Florida, making landfall as a Category 4 storm and pushing in a devastating storm surge.
As it pressed inland, the storm dumped at least a foot of rain across a wide swath of the Florida peninsula, which is causing — and will prompt — river flooding.
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Here's some of the damage we're seeing reported so far:
Hurricane Ian Florida damage reports
- In Southwest Florida: Exclusive Sky10 aerial video shows the catastrophic damage in Fort Myers Beach, Naples, Sanibel Island, Estero Island and Iona.
- In Lee County: The sheriff's office shared aerial video showing damaged roads, flooded streets, and buildings and homes completely destroyed.
This morning Sheriff Carmine Marceno took a tour of Lee County to begin assessing damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
— Carmine Marceno - Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) September 29, 2022
We are devastated. Our hearts go out to every resident who is impacted. The Lee County Sheriffs Office is mobile and will stop at nothing to help our residents.
- In Venice: 10 Tampa Bay reporter Miguel Octavio shared a photo of the Venice Theatre, which had its walls completely torn down by strong winds. The Venice Theatre is one of the largest community theatres in the U.S. and has been a staple of the Venice community since the 1950s.
Venice Theatre completely torn off from #HurricaneIan
Nothing blocking it from the wind. Neighbor says he was just watching a performance here the other day. Understandably shocked. @10TampaBay
— Miguel Octavio WTSP (@migueloctaviotv) September 29, 2022
- In Clearwater: Photos taken by the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Division show windswept and deserted Clearwater Beach. Crews said no one should get into the water, as conditions are still volatile.
- In Fort Myers: Video taken by Twitter user Bobby Pratt shows structures at Fort Myers Beach completely leveled.
Fort Myers Beach Times Square LEVELED following #HurricaneIan #Ian #HurricanIan
— Smurph (@swmurfl) September 29, 2022
- In Lee County: A photo posted to Facebook shows South Beach Grill in Boca Grande before and after Hurricane Ian. The "after" picture shows the restaurant almost completely leveled.
Oh man! A look at the South Beach Grill on southern tip of Boca Grande. This part of the Lee County barrier island...
Posted by John-Carlos Estrada CBS Austin on Thursday, September 29, 2022
- In Tampa: In a tweet, Tampa Electric said they are already working to restore power to the community after damage caused by Hurricane Ian damaged powerlines.
We have assembled a powerhouse team of 3,000 crew members to restore power after the storm! We got an early start this morning and are already restoring power in the community. Please report downed lines to 877-588-1010. We will continue to bring you updates throughout the day.
— Tampa Electric (@TampaElectric) September 29, 2022
- In Tampa: Tampa police posted photos of officers working to remove debris, including fallen signs, branches and trees. They asked motorists to stay off the road while they work to make conditions safe.
Our officers are wasting no time clearing trees and debris from our #Tampa roadways. We urge drivers to use caution and take it SLOW as they head home. Please, stay off the roads if you don’t have to be out. #YourTampaPD #hurricaneian
— TampaPD (@TampaPD) September 29, 2022
- In Sarasota: 10 Tampa Bay reporter Miguel Octavio took a picture of an uprooted tree with the base pulled almost horizontal to the ground.
My goodness. This giant tree in Sarasota got uprooted from the wind. #HurricaneIan @10TampaBay
— Miguel Octavio WTSP (@migueloctaviotv) September 29, 2022
- In Manatee County: The Manatee County Sherriff Office stated in a post on Twitter that traffic lights in many intersections are out. When approaching an intersection with a broken traffic light, treat it like a four-way stop.
🚨 ALERT - Traffic lights are out at many intersections and could be for some time. Again we advise you to refrain from driving around unless it’s an emergency. When signals are out, please approach the intersection as a four way stop!
— Manatee Sheriff (@ManateeSheriff) September 29, 2022
- In Charlotte County: The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office announced at around 9:15 a.m. Thursday that first responder services had resumed.
Charlotte County Public Safety Resumes Services
— Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-Sheriff Prummell (@CCSOFLSheriff) September 29, 2022
- In Fort Myers: Fort Myers police posted a short video on Twitter of fallen trees and powerlines into roadways. They instructed residents to stay off roadways for their own safety.
STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS 🚨
We understand that residents want to check on their belongings and families, but we urge you to STAY OFF local roadways. There is a curfew in effect‼️ Being on the roadways is hindering response law enforcement and public safety response.
— Fort Myers Police (@fortmyerspolice) September 29, 2022
- In Lee County: Portions of the Sanibel Causeway, which connects Sanibel Island with mainland Florida, was damaged due to storm surge from Hurricane Ian. It is the only way for vehicles to access Sanibel Island.
- In Venice: Multiple mobile homes on N. Waterway in Country Club Estates were damaged early Thursday in a fire in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Multiple law enforcement agencies and fire departments responded and were able to bring the blaze under control around 2:50 a.m. No one was hurt.
- In Fort Myers: A view from the Oasis Grand Apartments shows the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS FLOODING: A view from the Oasis Grand Apartments in Fort Myers shows the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Ian.
Posted by 10 Tampa Bay on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- In Sarasota: 10 Tampa Bay reporter Miguel Octavio shared a picture of a shed that had blown from his neighbor's yard into his own.
Service still isn’t great…but this shed from our neighbor’s backyard somehow flew to our front yard.
Do not mess with the wind.
Will be picking up from here at 3 a.m. Stay safe, be kind, and look after each other. #HurricaneIan
— Miguel Octavio WTSP (@migueloctaviotv) September 29, 2022
- In Sarasota: Crews are removing trees, powerlines and other debris on roads in downtown Sarasota. 10 Tampa Bay reporter Miguel Octavio was at the scene Thursday morning as first responders worked to clear roads.
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- In Bonita Springs: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno spoke about rescue and first response efforts, as well as damage to the area in a press conference.
- In Naples: Naples Fire-Rescue posted a video of a water rescue from Wednesday, saying it's a reminder to stay off flooded roads when possible. The department also said that water had receded from their building and they were able to respond to calls again.
Water rescue in the City earlier today. Please let this be a lesson to stay off the roads when flooding is possible. #naplesfirerescue #cityofnaples #HurricaneIan
Posted by Naples Fire-Rescue Department on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- In North Port: Around 10:45 p.m., North Port Police said winds had died down enough for a special response crew to begin assessing damage and conducting any needed rescues.
The winds have died enough. Special Response Team heading out to evaluate damage. Be patient. Be smart. Be safe. Help is coming.
— North Port Police (@NorthPortPolice) September 29, 2022
- In Fort Myers: The studio at fellow CBS affiliate WINK News experienced extreme storm surge flooding as Hurricane Ian made landfall. Those who were still in the building evacuated to the second floor of the building.
Storm surge is to the top of the barrier. Water is coming into Wink News. #flwx #Ian
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) September 28, 2022
The storm surge has peaked at WINK. Water has gone down about a foot, but the wind on the back side of this hurricane is unbelievably strong. We are safe in the 2nd floor. Fort Myers is pitch dark. Likely catastrophic failure of grid. #flwx #Ian
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) September 29, 2022
- In St. Petersburg: A viewer sent in this photo of a tree down in the Lynn Lake area of South St. Pete.
- In downtown St. Pete: 10 Tampa Bay's Jenna Bourne also came across a tree that fell on a red Corvette.
- From the Tampa Police Department: There are wires down closing Himes Ave. south of MLK Blvd. to Tampa Bay Blvd. They also posted a video of a large tree that fell at the 300 block of W. Frances Ave.
🚨 𝚆𝙸𝚁𝙴𝚂 𝙳𝙾𝚆𝙽 🚨 Himes Ave south of MLK Blvd to Tampa Bay Blvd closed due to downed wires. High winds are preventing TECO...
Posted by Tampa Police Department on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀:#YourTampaPD officers came across this 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 tree 🌳 down on the 300 blk of W Frances Ave near downtown! It took power lines with it. Now is the time to 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 until it’s safe to leave home. #hurricaneian
— TampaPD (@TampaPD) September 28, 2022
- In Hillsborough County: The sheriff's office reports a downed tree at Morris Bridge Rd. and Pictorial Park Dr. They also report having received several calls of downed power lines. A street light has been reported down and blocking westbound lanes of Bloomingdale Ave. at US 301, as well.
- In Lakeland: 10 Tampa Bay's Aaron Parseghian has seen a street light down and branches in the streets as winds begin to pick up.
A streetlight down and branches in the street…Lakeland just beginning to feel some impacts from Hurricane Ian as the wind and rain begins to pick up.
Things will only get worse over the next 24 hours. @10TampaBay
— Aaron Parseghian WTSP (@AaronParseghian) September 28, 2022
Currently in Fort Myers, Florida. Video by Loni Architects #flwx #Ian #hurricane
— Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) September 28, 2022
- In Lee County: The county government gave a public update at 5:30 p.m. and described a bleak picture of the damage. While they haven't been able to fully assess damage because conditions remain dangerous, officials said "we are beginning to get a sense that our community has been in some respects decimated." They described "tremendous damage" to Fort Myers beach and Sanibel Island. In an update just before 8 p.m., Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said there were "reports of buildings compromised, we have reports of vehicles just floating out into the ocean."
- From the Lee County Sheriff's Office: They report, and shared a video of, their temporary outreach center disconnecting from its foundation and being swept away by storm surge.
As Hurricane Ian moves through our area, we are starting to see a glimpse of the damage it has done. Earlier today, the temporary outreach center on Fort Myers Beach became disconnected from its foundation and was swept away by the large storm surge. We are devastated by the damage done in our county and know this is only the beginning of the what will continue to unfold. The Lee County Sheriffs' Office is monitoring Hurricane Ian closely and preparing to mobilize deputies and assets as soon as it becomes safe.
Posted by Lee County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- In Lee County: This video shows the storm surge bringing flooding to Sanibel Island.
SANIBEL STORM SURGE 🌊 Swirling water covered residential streets on #Sanibel Island in Southwest Florida as #Hurricane #Ian made its approach to Florida Wednesday. #FLwx #HurricaneIan
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) September 28, 2022
- In Englewood: Viewer sends in a video of damage at their pool.
BE CAREFUL: This video comes to us from Englewood, #Florida. Homeowner Doug Izzo's lanai surrounding the pool collapsed, as you can see below. The wind is nothing to mess with. Stay indoors! 📹: Bill Izzo | #hurricaneian #ian #FLwx
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) September 28, 2022
- In Naples: The fire department shared a video of an apparent electrical fire that broke out as power lines have fallen.
STAY SAFE: Naples Fire Rescue shared a video of a fire on the side of the road. Fire officials say you should stay off the roads until #HurricaneIan has passed. #10TampaBay
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) September 28, 2022
- In Port Charlotte: Videos are circulating of winds and rain sweeping through as Ian approaches landfall, plus a report of collapsing cranes.
2 of the 4 cranes we were watching have collapsed. Large high rise cranes are downed from #HurricaneIan in Port Charolotte, FL @ryanhallyall @RadarOmega
— Brandon Copic (@BrandonCopicWx) September 28, 2022
Port Charlotte fl this is going insane @LiveStormChaser @ryanhallyall
— Chris Hall, Y'all (@ChrisHallWx) September 28, 2022
- From the Naples Police Department: Flooded roads have been reported at: 1st Ave./Gulf Shore Blvd. N (impassable SB for several blocks); 1590 Pelican Ave.; Crayton Cove (completely flooded); Neapolitan Way/Crayton Rd. (completely impassable); 1000 Sandpiper St.; Seahorse Ave./Seagate Dr.; 201 Goodlette Frank Rd. S; Gordon Dr./18th Ave. S (impassable); Gulf Shore Blvd. S/12th Ave. S (impassable 12th to 18th); 600 Park Shore Dr. (EB side flooded); 5th Ave. S/Goodlette Frank Rd. (from Goodlette to 4 Corners impassable); Binnacle Dr./Starboard Dr. (impassable); Sandpiper south of Bluepoint impassable; 2600 block of Leeward In (SB and NB under water); 1200 5th Ave. S (two feet of water into restaurants); Park Shore Bridge.
- From the Naples Fire-Rescue Department: Video of heavy flooding at their station:
- From the Collier County Sheriff's Office: Authorities reported multiple parking garages on the coast are flooded with water, even above the roofs of cars. Severe flooding has been reported on Marco Island and Isle of Capri. "We cannot respond to your individual requests to check flooding on roadways," the sheriff's office advised. "This is an evolving emergency and we are still experiencing significant impacts." They tell anyone trapped by flood waters or in a life-threatening situation to call 911.
- In Punta Gorda: A view of damage in the city of under 17,000 residents, which saw some of the strongest winds reportedly in excess of 120mph.
As the eye of Hurricane #Ian moves overhead, the extent of the damage reveals itself.
Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci reports from Punta Gorda.
— MyRadar Weather (@MyRadarWX) September 28, 2022
- In Bradenton: The city warns its wastewater treatment plant is in danger of overflowing.
- From the Bradenton Police Department: They posted a photo of a downed awning near Motorworks Brewing Company, and a video of trees down. The department also posted a video of what winds were looking like around 6:30 p.m.
We're finding trees - and power lines - down. Winds are whipping. Please remain inside, do not drive through water, and never approach a downed power line. City of Bradenton Government #HurricaneIan
Posted by Bradenton Police Department on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Bradenton City Hall at approximately 6:30pm. 🌀 #HurricaneIan
— Bradenton Police (@BradentonPD) September 28, 2022
In Manatee County the highest wind gust reported so far is 85mph (northeast county) with 59mph reported in Bayshore Gardens. Please expect these conditions to continue throughout the night. We will share video, because we can do so safely. Please stay inside! 🌀 #HurricaneIan
— Bradenton Police (@BradentonPD) September 28, 2022
Please continue to shelter in place. It’s not safe out here! Curfew is in effect. #marcoisland #HurricaneIan #mightymarcoisland
Posted by Marco Island Fire Rescue on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
