Dec 12, 2022 · New data reveals just how high the water rose, as Hurricane Ian moved ashore. Coastal Lee county sustained the highest storm surge, reaching 13 to 14 feet on Sanibel and …

Sep 28, 2022 · Schilke’s video shows the storm surge conditions on the island on Wednesday, prior to Hurricane Ian’s landfall. Hurricane Ian is a powerful Category 4 storm, just shy of …

Mar 24, 2023 · “Marco Island experienced an average of eight feet of storm surge and had 304 residential buildings and 63 commercial buildings with significant damage. Over 300 vessels …

Aug 29, 2023 · As Hurricane Idalia churned its way past Southwest Florida on Tuesday, some weather concerns began to improve by early evening. The Storm Surge Watch was …

Storm surge is fast and can produce extreme coastal and inland flooding. When hurricanes cause storm surge, over 20 feet of water can be produced and pushed towards the shore and several …

Aug 28, 2023 · Marco Island City Council declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to cause heavy wind and rain and possibly 2 to 4 …

Oct 6, 2024 · Flooding and storm surge are the main concerns for the City of Marco Island," Assistant City Manager Casey Lucius, Ph.D., said in a news release."Hurricane Milton is …

Sep 29, 2022 · Fort Myers Beach, a coastal city on a barrier island, was among the areas hardest hit, with storm surges nearly reaching the roofs of some houses.

Aug 29, 2023 · New maps showing storm surge predictions from Hurricane Idalia in Florida have begun to circulate online, with some calling the conditions life-threatening. By Tuesday, Idalia …

Sep 26, 2024 · On Wednesday night and all-day Thursday, Marco Island and all of Southwest Florida experienced flooding and high winds. Journalist J. Kyle Foster was out and about on …