Johnny Milano/The New York Times via Redux. For instance, updated codes often have stricter requirements around structural load continuity, which involves ensuring that a roof is well-connected to walls and the walls are well-connected to the structures foundation, Rajkovich said. Over 300 homes were affected with minor-moderate levels of flooding. ", "Hurricane Ian: More than 500 UCF students seek help from school in flood aftermath", "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", 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. Complicating the situation was that, according to Lynch, about 80% of residents are snowbirds, scattered in the Midwest and Canada. Punta Gorda, Floria Picture | Hurricane Ian leaves a path of Residents are rescued from floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. People walk past beachfront property damaged by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 29, 2022, in Bonita Springs, Fla. A damaged causeway to Sanibel Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, near Sanibel Island, Fla. Area where homes once stood is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Damaged boats and debris rest against the shore in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Damaged homes and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Tropical storm winds are forecast as soon as Wednesday", "Charlotte Motor Speedway opening campground for storm evacuees", "State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian | S.C. 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. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. [107][108] The same storm quickly produced another EF1 tornado as the first one dissipated; damage was inflicted to trees and the roofs of a stable and a house. [81] Minor damage and scattered power outages were also reported. Hurricane Ian was a powerful Category 5 Atlantic hurricane which was the third-costliest weather disaster on record, and the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Marc, we hope to see you at Reunion. Map: Where Hurricane Ian Hit Florida Hardest - New York Times I did everything I could to protect myself, she said. Sarasota County reported extensive tree and structural damage due to wind, as well as significant flooding in inland areas, specifically in and around Venice and North Port. Along the coast, the storm surge caused extensive impacts to seawalls in the vicinity of Daytona Beach. Tornado touches down in Punta Gorda. Throughout the county, the hurricane caused major impacts to 3,515commercial and residential structures and demolished 33others.