Initial damage began in 1992,when Hurricane Andrewslammed into South Florida and tore a path west across the southern part of the peninsula that includes the Everglades. At least 35 people had been killed by Ian in Lee County, which is home to the barrier island. Mayor Dan Allers estimates that perhaps 50% of the islands 3,500 structures will be gone when the cleanup is complete. Office History Timeline Its available on WUSF 89.7 FM, online at WUSFNews.org and through the free Florida Storms app, which provides geotargeted live forecasts, information about evacuation routes and shelters, and live local radio streams. And it's covering the entire bathroom ceiling. Two Myrtle Beach piers, Second Avenue Pier, and Apache Pier, were significantly damaged by large waves. Observed wind damage actually appeared worse in North Myrtle Beach than at points farther south. According to our friends who have October reservations here, the first floor and pool area were all flooded with the storm surge. The boat suffered engine issues offshore and the crew was rescued by Coast Guard personnel via helicopter. It's gross. Thieves stripped the store of scratch-off lottery tickets, Dom Perignon and high-end fishing knives, Johnson said. I think were going to be busier than we ever thought we would be, he said. Live Entertainment on select nights Gifts for your friends and loved ones Please Contact Us. Students are expected to return to the Sanibel School later this month. Photos by Nathan Mayberg. Human remains found over 100 days after Hurricane Ian hit Fla. 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However, the structure and property did sustain some damage that will be repaired in the coming weeks and months. by Paula Ramm | Nov 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. Beach, Rip Current and Surf Sanibel Island was decimated when strong winds and a deadly 18' high storm surge from Hurricane Ian came rushing over and swallowing up the island on September 28, 2022. 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Wind gusts measured as high as 50 mph at the Wilmington airport and 60 mph in Wrightsville Beach blew down a few trees across the county. Liszak, who moved to Florida after graduating from Mayfield High School in the early 1980s, says Fort Myers Beach has a unique opportunity to consider its future. But yes, Marco Island was definitely impacted by the destructive storm surge that flooded and damaged the lower-lying areas of Marco. If somebody calls us, well go, he says, And we have to try to handle it in a diplomatic way. Storm surge from #Hurricane #IAN in #SouthCarolina. As for The Snook Inn,the restaurant did not confirm it wasdestroyed,saying: "Yes, there was damage but we will come back stronger. It severed the barrier islands mainland connection, shredding them with 155 mph winds that shoved 12 feet of storm surge over cottages, condos and businesses. South Marco Beach is still absolutely gorgeous one week after Hurricane Ian. He says he wasn't prepared for Ian's destruction. Ian's final landfall was near the city of Georgetown around 2 pm on Friday September 30. Sadly, the recently renovated Snook Inn suffered quite a bit of damage. I thought for sure we were all dying, said Claire St. Leger, who was housing nine people in her home as the storm rolled in. Along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, the tide gauge there reached 7.66 feet above mean lower low water. Upwards of three feet of sand was deposited onto South Waccamaw Drive in Garden City. Some neighborhood streets east of Greenville Loop Road in Wilmington were covered with water and impassible during the worst of the surge. Strong winds measured over 70 mph in gusts blew down a number of trees across Brunswick County. They didnt want to push it out there in the first place and they want it to just be taken to the dump and go away. The siding has been ripped off one side, and the wall has completely detached. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. For those running businesses, the imposition of a 60-plus minute commute is galling, says Cathy Gibson Lanier, who got only a form-letter response from DeJoy. JOHN DAY: It's been mentally tough, actually, which is - I've never been challenged like this. I am so excited to announce that the Sanibel public library is now open after Ian! The storm surge came up to the bottom of the railing of the outdoor patio of this beachside restaurant, but did not enter or damage it. Walton also didnt immediately provide an estimate of damages to the building. Skywarn I think it's going to be years of recovery. The Sunset Grille on the Marco Island South Beach is open! Ian turned northward and re-strengthened to a category 1 hurricane before its third and final landfall on the South Carolina coast near Georgetown on September 30. #HurricaneIanNC #ncwx #Hurricane pic.twitter.com/54G0mOct4J, Flooded docks on the sound side of Wrightsville Beach. Severe erosion cut six foot high cliffs into the beaches. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Briefing Page We didnt think wed have a bridge for a year, he said. Thats the reason we fell in love with this place. One of several dozen homes in the Futch Beach section of northern Horry County that experienced storm surge water levels 3 to 4 feet above ground level. John Day, an IT consultant and father to three teenage boys, built his house on Little Gasparilla Island in 2004. So many wonderful vendors with so many beautiful, fresh and tasty things!But even though the Sanibel Farmer's Market is currently not open at their Sanibel location since by Paula Ramm | Dec 2, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. Yet that most recent opening was contentious. ELLIOTT: For some families displaced by Hurricane Ian, putting it back together feels out of reach. The US Coast Guard was running evacuations by boat from Sanibel and Pine islands, which were disconnected from the peninsula after the superstorm wiped out a section of the sole bridge that connects them and the mainland. A group of Ohio ex-pats hand out free lunches to workers on Fort Myers Beach. Wind gusts measured as high as 52 mph at the Florence airport blew scattered trees down across the county, resulting in some power outages. National Radar, Past Weather and Hydrology WALL: I ended up having to get rid of all my food, my freezer, my coolers. WALL: It just took that whole structure and ripped it off. The traffic this week was just awful people driving around slow, taking pictures of piles of garbage, Paolantonio said. Arrive by car or by boat for lunch, happy hour or dinner. NWS MARCO ISLAND, Fla. Southwest Florida homeowners are dealing with devastating damage after Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday. #PenderCounty #ncwx #Ian pic.twitter.com/URS7fq2g8R. Visitors wont be returning to the same island at least not right away, he says. The storm has been referred to as a "500-year flood event" due to its unusual strength. By this time next year, predicts Liszak, We should be well on our way to whatever normal is.. Peak water depth in residential areas along Bolick Street was slightly over 2 feet above ground level. The Mucky Duck restaurant, a Captiva Island staple and popular sunset-viewing dining destination since 1976, is on the verge of reopening after Hurricane Ian, owner Andreas Bieri said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The National Hurricane Center began tracking a tropical disturbance on September 19 located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. To see more, visit WGCU. The flat elevation profile from the beach to the first row of homes will make damage much more likely to occur during any future coastal storms or floods. Social Media Feeds In Cherry Grove Beach a NWS storm survey found water depth reached 1 to 2 feet above ground level on Lake Drive just inland from Ocean Blvd. If you were lucky enough to visit while they were still standing share your pics and be sure to tag us," the restaurant said. At Windy Hill Beach, NWS storm surveys found evidence for widespread 1 to 2 foot water depth above ground level extending from South Ocean Blvd and as far as six blocks inland along Eyerly Street.