Hurricane Ian (2022)
| Landfall | Sept. 28, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Where | Cayo Costa, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 4, about 150 mph sustained winds |
Ian was one of the strongest and costliest hurricanes in Florida history, hitting Southwest Florida and then crossing the state.
What happened
- Storm surge of 10 to 15 feet destroyed much of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island.
- The Sanibel Causeway was cut off.
- Record rain flooded the Orlando area and neighborhoods near Daytona Beach.
- It was the costliest hurricane in Florida's history.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Ian. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
Live trackers for towns in its path
- Orlando, FL hurricane tracker
- Fort Myers, FL hurricane tracker
- Melbourne, FL hurricane tracker
- Sarasota, FL hurricane tracker
- Naples, FL hurricane tracker
- Daytona Beach, FL hurricane tracker
- St. Petersburg, FL hurricane tracker
- Tampa, FL hurricane tracker
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