[108][110], As of January 13, 149 people were confirmed dead state-wide from Ian by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission; 72 of those deaths occurred in Lee County, and 9 occurred in neighboring Charlotte County. [11] 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. [40], Authorities in Cuba issued evacuation orders for around 50,000 people in the Pinar del Rio province and set up around 55 shelters before the storm. There was the "hurricane of 1898" that hit northeast Florida, reportedly blasting Fernandina with 115 MPH winds. ", "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", "After Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns", 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? Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW! [46] As Ian dissipated over the Carolinas, Amtrak modified its schedule, truncating the October 2 southbound Silver Star at Jacksonville, which would be the origin of the October 3 northbound Silver Star. [18][19] Ian weakened a little over land but remained a major hurricane as it emerged off the coast of Cuba and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 14:00UTC. Additionally, hurricanes Charley, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Wilma, Irma, and Ian made landfall on or otherwise impacted the state as major hurricanes. 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. 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. Florida major hurricanes [ edit] The following major hurricanes either made landfall on the state as a major hurricane or brought winds of Category 3 status to the state. Helicopters from Royal Cayman Islands Police Service were also deployed to assist in the operation. Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island were decimated by the storm surge, which destroyed nearly all standing structures and damaged both the Sanibel Causeway and the Matlacha bridge to Pine Island, entrapping those left on the islands for several days. It has tied with several other storms becoming the 5th-strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in the contiguous United States. In Duval County, several locations reported storm surge inundation, including along the Intracoastal Waterway and in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood. Although Florida hasn't been hit with as many destructive hurricanes in recent years as some of its southern neighbors, the Sunshine State has seen many of the most deadly storms in. The Florida peninsula, by the nature of its relatively landmass, is all considered as coastal in this database. Reports at one point estimated around 2,300 people died in the storm. [22] It moved over the Dry Tortugas at 02:00 UTC with the same wind speed and a pressure of 947 mbar as it continued to reorganize. [52] The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia declared a state of emergency in preparation for the incoming storm. [170] In addition, Philadelphia set a daily precipitation record due to the storm on October 2, at 1.99in (5.1cm). With more than 11.000 people living here, Fernandina Beach is one of the safest places in Florida. At approximately 08:30UTC on September27, a rapidly intensifying Ian made landfall on western Cuba as a high-end category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125mph (201km/h), becoming the strongest tropical cyclone to impact Pinar del Ro Province since Hurricane Gustav in 2008. Multiple rescues occurred in Goodland after some people unsuccessfully attempted to flee the storm surge. 4. ', "Frustration, anger as Disney vloggers posted Hurricane Ian content", "Disney World guests livestreamed Hurricane Ian as the storm struck Florida", "Strangers Are Helping Each Other Crowdsource Rescues From Hurricane Ian", How to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurricane_Ian&oldid=1142191563, 2022 natural disasters in the United States, September 2022 events in the United States, Wikipedia pages semi-protected from banned users, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, * Includes 7 Cuban migrant deaths offshore counted by Florida, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 00:55. By some metrics, the hurricane season was fairly average. [144] This heavy rain, combined with Hurricane Nicole in November, led to Orlando recording their wettest meteorological autumn on record in 2022. 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. The five most damaging storms of 2022 are Hurricanes Ian, Fiona, Nicole, Julia and Bonnie. On Sept. 16, 1928, the Okeechobee Hurricane hit South Florida as a category 4 hurricane. [107][105], 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. Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. It is probable that it also struck the Florida Keys 90 miles northward. But there were several damaging hurricanes, including Fiona, Ian and Nicole. Locals removed fishing boats in Havana, and city workers inspected and unclogged storm drains. 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. Texas ranks second for most hurricanes in America, with its 64 hurricanes accounting for 21% of all hurricanes making landfall . [132], Strong winds in Okeechobee County caused minor damage to 113structures, major damage to 35structures, and the destruction of 2structures. [121] An EF2 tornado on the night of September27 overturned multiple cars, shattered windows, damaged several roofs, and toppled a large tree onto an apartment building at Kings Point in Palm Beach County, injuring two people. The largest hurricane was Dora in 1964. Max Status. "The Atlantic season got off to a very slow start but had a lot of activity later in the season, ending up near the above-average forecast for the season but not as exceptionally active as some recent years," Mathew Barlow, a professor of climate science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, told Newsweek. Okeechobee Hurricane. AccuWeather described the system as a nor'easter which produced storm surge levels comparable to those of Hurricane Sandy. [73][74], Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for parts of multiple counties. [187] Various other International, federal and local organizations also mobilized to help spread donations throughout affected populations in the form of both monetary and physical donations. That includes six Category 4 and one Category 5 hurricanes. Five people in the U.S. and six in the Dominican Republic are thought to have died as a result of Hurricane Nicole. 8 . [138][132] Strong winds also resulted in a widespread downing of electrical poles, trees and tree limbs, road signs, and traffic signals. [126], Lee County experienced catastrophic impacts from Ian, particularly due to storm surge. [132] Several counties inland experienced heavy rains during Ian. Additionally, the Volusia County Property Appraiser said that 416 homes in the county were damaged, 19 of which were completely destroyed, amounting to $481 million worth of damage, according to FOX35 Orlando. [166], The remnant low-pressure area of Ian stalled off the coast of New Jersey for nearly a week. [147] Property damages in Orange County were estimated at $206million. [190], 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. As a result, it was designated Tropical Depression Nine early in the morning on September23. [5] After moving inland, Ian rapidly weakened to a tropical storm before moving back offshore into the Atlantic. The county also reported minor damage to 367buildings and homes, major damage to 114buildings and homes, and the destruction of 18others. End Date. Hurricane Julia, a Category 1 hurricane that hit Central America, the Caribbean and parts of South America in early October, is thought to have killed 91 people and caused $406 million of damage. [119] The southwest side of Stock Island reported several impassable streets and widespread flood damage to sheds and outbuildings. [108] President Biden said the storm could end up as the deadliest in Florida's history. Andrew developed as a tropical disturbance going 90 degrees north, only to make a complete perpendicular turn. Additionally, a fire ignited during the storm demolished 14business and 14residential units. 2. [219] Some people who sheltered in place at Walt Disney World documented or livestreamed their experiences and the storm, and in some cases monetized the videos which drew criticism from many. Some more ideas to examine: orlando, ocala, naples, sanford, lake city, kissimmee, palatka, and gainesville. Farther inland 4 to 6ft (1.2 to 1.8m) of water covered portions of US 41 near Carnestown. However, the hurricane - which had reached wind speeds 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. Destroying more than 28,000 homes and damaging . The storm that would later become Hurricane Katrina surfaced on August 23, 2005, as a tropical depression over the Bahamas, approximately 350 miles (560 km) east of Miami. In September 1928, the hurricane first hit Palm Beach and the coastal residents were prepared to weather the storm. This Category 4 hurricane that hit the island city of Galveston, Texas, is one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. [31] 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 09:00 UTC as it moved north-northeast off of the eastern Florida coastline. DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team is prepared for the second half of the Atlantic Hurricane season. Every year included at least one tropical cyclone affecting the state. These maps are separated by year and by decade, by named storm so that one storm's route can be viewed as it moved, and other Florida hurricane maps, most of them NOAA images and pictures showing hurricanes approaching and affecting Florida. In the afternoon of September30, Hurricane Ian made landfall just south of Georgetown, South Carolina causing moderate flooding in the streets. A tropical storm that is currently on track to make landfall in Florida next week as a hurricane could strengthen into a Category 4 storm, the latest forecast shows. "Large storms have the potential to cause significant failures that cascade from one system and sector to others causing prolonged disruptions and incur substantial losses.". Ryan Hall, Y'all 4. Damages in Volusia County were estimated at $128million. [76] Many farmers prepared before the storm by turning off irrigation systems attempting to dry out the ground while harvesting what they could (much of the state's cotton crop had not been harvested yet). Classifying hurricane-free cities in Florida. [150] Kennedy Space Center received wind gusts as high as 108mph (174km/h), but only minor damage occurred. It has been suggested that this article should be, This article is about the Atlantic hurricane in 2022. [158][159][160] An EF0 tornado also touched down in Holden Beach, damaging multiple homes in the town, while an EFU tornado touched down northeast of Aurora. Now the Gulf Coast braces for a possible hurricane", Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Gordon, "Congress must step up for Air Force bases devastated by natural disaster", "Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Michael", "USAF Had Faulty Data About Whether Hangars Full of F-22s Could Survive Hurricane Michael", "Good Samaritans Form Human Chain to Rescue Swimmers from Rip Current in Florida", Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Erin, "Should St. Johns County keep lifeguards on longer into summer season? [119], 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. Monday sets NYC record as temperatures sit well below normal", Remnants of Ian to cause continued coastal flooding on Staten Island: 3 maps show impacts of storm. Along with the emergency services, the Cayman Islands Regiment and Cayman Islands Coast Guard saw the full mobilization and deployment of their personnel. Let us know via science@newsweek.com. Michael killed 50 people in Florida, seven of . The 5 Worst Hurricanes In Florida History. A pressure of 26.35 inches measured at Long Key, Florida makes this the most intense hurricane of record to hit the United States and the third most intense hurricane of record in the Atlantic basin (surpassed only by the 26.05 inches in Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and 26.22 inches observed in Hurricane Gilbert in 1988). Additionally, hurricanes Charley, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Wilma, and Irma made landfall on the state as major hurricanes. [205][206] Moody's Analytics calculated potential damages of $4555 billion in Florida alone with billions more in South Carolina. Overall, Ian caused minor damage to 799structures and major damage to 192others in the county. To the north, tropical storm. The 1919 Florida Keys hurricane was one of the deadliest and most destructive storms to ever hit the state of Florida, and its impact is still felt today. Insured losses from Fiona in Canada alone are thought to be around $500 million, with damage across Puerto Rico and, Guadeloupe exceeding $2 billion. [168] Wind gusts in Delaware reached 48 miles per hour (77km/h) in Dewey Beach. The list begins in 1851. It was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Dolly, July 23, 2008: Dolly was a Category 1 and was . Hurricane Andrew directly killed 15 people and dozens . [27] Ian maintained its intensity for several hours before weakening slightly as it approached the coast of Florida, although it remained a Category 4 hurricane. At least eight school districts[194] suffered closures as a result of Ian. Abnormally high tides, storm surge, and tropical-storm-force winds in Putnam County caused flooding in areas by Lake George and the St. Johns River, with water entering dozens of residences in Fruitland, Satsuma, and Welaka. Hurricane Andrew, one of four hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. as a Category 5 since 1900, hit Miami-Dade County and caused an estimated . In Osceola County, severe flooding affected or damaged some 900businesses and 3,200dwellings, leading to around $148million in private property damages. [195] The Lee County and DeSoto County Public School Districts reopened on October 17. ", "You Can Watch Hurricane Ian Live on Social Media", "Floridians joke through Hurricane Ian fear: 'Guess it's time to party! The links that are shown are not an exclusive listing of organizations available within the state. [6][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. [142], Although the storm was a considerable threat to the Tampa Bay area, Ian remained well south of the region. This is a list of hurricanes that have caused hurricane-force winds in Florida. [212] Fox Weather, the weather streaming service from Fox News reported an average of 552,000 viewers on September 28 between 1:00-4:00 pm ET when the storm made landfall in Florida. A total of 191,415customers lost electricity, over one-third of the county. [26] At around this time, NOAA sensors measured wind gusts reaching up to 216 miles per hour (348km/h). But what have been the worst hurricanes of the year so far? [180] 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. The hurricane and its aftermath claimed more than 1,800 lives, and it ranked as the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. 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. [153], Portions of the First Coast experienced strong winds, heavy rains, and significant storm surge heights that rivaled those observed during Hurricane Irma. [53][54][55][56] Over 3,500 flights were canceled as a direct result of Ian. Then the airports closed and the aircraft at the airports were evacuated. Parts of Glades County likely experienced hurricane-force wind gusts, destroying 3structures, causing major damage to 14structures and inflicting minor damage on 25others. [44] Palmetto service was also truncated for Washington D.C. on September 30[45] and October 1. ", "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", "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, 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. [2][104][105][106], In the early morning of September 28, the storm knocked out power to the entirety of Cuba after a collapse of its power grid; it left 11million people without power. There is high confidence both that the upper limit on storm strength will increase and that the proportion of hurricanes that reach Category 4 and 5 will increase, Barlow said. Includes fatalities outside the United States While this part of Florida has historically been hit by the most hurricanes since 1851, Northwest Florida had only been hit by hurricanes that were . Correction 11/21/22: This article was updated to clarify a statement from Abdollah Shafieezadeh. [214] Internet personality Ryan Hall, Y'all was ranked number three on YouTube during a livestream covering Ian's landfall on September 29. Wind gusts of up to 100 mph were recorded, including at launchpad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch of the Artemis 1 moon rocket. Hurricane Katrina, 2005. A preliminary estimate placed building damages at $6.8billion. McMaster issues state of emergency for the state", "North Carolina Gov. [24] By 10:35UTC on September28, Ian strengthened further to its peak intensity with sustained winds of 155mph (249km/h) and an estimated central pressure of 936mbar (27.6inHg) as it neared Southwest Florida,[25] despite outflow being restricted in its southwestern quadrant by moderate wind shear. Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaao), Colombia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico were affected, with the heavy rains causing landslides and flash flooding. [207] Karen Clark & Co. placed insured damages at nearly $63billion with total economic losses over $100billion. CNN 9. Leesburg. [28][29] Ian then made a second landfall just south of Punta Gorda near Pirate Harbor at 20:35 UTC with 145mph (233km/h) winds. NBC News 2. Here's a list of the ten least likely cities to get hit by hurricanes in Florida: 1 Leesburg 2 Orlando 3 Sanford 4 Kissimmee 5 Palatka 6 Lake City 7 Naples 8 Ocala 9 Gainesville 10 Fernandina Beach. Ian destroyed 2structures, caused major damage to 1,076structures, and inflicted minor impacts on 580others. The following is a list of hurricanes with all known deaths in the state associated with a storm. . One of the most devastating hurricanes of all time, Hurricane Andrew made impact in August of 1992 in Homestead, Florida. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. From the report: Southwest Florida has been hit by 17 major hurricanes, one more than the Southeast. Florida has been affected by 113 hurricanes, which is more than any other U.S. State. And a new tropical depression threatens to hit Florida as a major hurricane. 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. [196] The Charlotte County Public School District reopened October 18. NOAA . A fire station was completely flooded, substantially damaging nearly all of the equipment in the building. [202], Preliminary estimates of damages from Hurricane Ian are wide-ranging. [16][96], Minimal impacts were felt on the Cayman Islands as the storm passed to its west. Losses are estimated to have exceeded $20 billion and could be as high as $100 billion," Abdollah Shafieezadeh, a civil, environmental and geodetic engineer at Ohio State University, told Newsweek. [138] A temporary bridge was opened for public use on October 5. Texas. DeSantis mobilized 5,000 Florida state national guard troops. Remember: Storm surge can occur far from where the storm's center goes ashore and outside the envelope of hurricane-force winds. In 2022, there have been 15 weather and climate disaster events each with losses exceeding $1 billion in the U.S., including 10 severe storm events and two tropical cyclone events, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Port updates: t.co/hs6ev6NzgQ t.co/nwXZFlRZGZ", "Hurricane Ian live tracker: Orlando International Airport cancels all Wednesday flights as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm", "Disney World closing as Hurricane Ian approaches", "How bad is Hurricane Ian? Florida major hurricanes The following major hurricanes either made landfall on the state as a major hurricane or brought winds of Category 3 status to the state.