Hurricane and Tornado in Florida, September 27 to 30, 2022

Heavy rain embedded within the outer bands ahead of Hurricane Ian produced widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches across Martin County, resulting in sporadic reports of street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. Several roadways were impacted by significant levels of standing water and many retention ponds reached capacity or overflowed. A 34-year-old man was discovered drowned in about 10 inches of water along the side of a road in Stuart where he was last known to be collecting work debris in preparation for the hurricane (indirect).

Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures.

Heavy rain embedded within the outer bands ahead of Hurricane Ian produced widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches across Okeechobee County, resulting in isolated reports of street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures due to flooding.

Heavy rain embedded within the outer bands ahead of Hurricane Ian produced widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches across Indian River County, resulting in sporadic reports of street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. Several roadways were impacted by significant levels of standing water and many retention ponds reached capacity or overflowed.

Heavy rain embedded within the outer bands ahead of Hurricane Ian produced widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches across St. Lucie County, resulting in sporadic reports of street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. Several roadways were impacted by significant levels of standing water and many retention ponds reached capacity or overflowed. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures.

Rainfall totals averaging between 10 to 16 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 20 inches were reported particularly in the coastal part of the county, resulting in widespread residential, street, urban, and poor drainage flooding.

County drone and helicopter footage combined with on-site surveys captured considerable river and lakeshore flooding, with water entering numerous structures along the St. Johns River near Astor and South Moon Fish Camp, Lake Monroe in Stone Island, and Little Lake near Osteen. The St. Johns River reached record crests at both Astor (4.71 ft. on Oct. 1) and Deland (6.33 ft. on Oct. 11). See separate entry for additional details on significant (flash) flooding event in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach.

A 67-year-old resident of New Smyrna Beach died due to rising flood waters in his home after he fell and rescuers were unable to reach him in time (direct). A 72-year-old Deltona man drowned after falling into a flooded canal by his home while attempting to use a hose to drain his pool (direct). A 91-year-old New Smyrna Beach man was discovered in about 6 inches of water in his home by emergency responders (direct). A 79-year-old male from Daytona Beach was found face-down in water in his home (direct).

A county damage assessment indicated 3554 structures affected, 2602 with minor damage, 645 with major damage, and 48 destroyed, mainly due to widespread and historic flooding. The combined effects of Hurricane Ian led to a total estimated damage of approximately $340M.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across Martin County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 50 and 60 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures. A 34-year-old man was discovered drowned in about 10 inches of water along the side of a road in Stuart where he was last known to be collecting work debris in preparation for the hurricane.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across Martin County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 50 and 60 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds, with hurricane force gusts in squalls, in Okeechobee County. Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines downed, as well as some damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph. A county damage assessment indicated 45 structures affected, 113 with minor damage, 35 with major damage, and 2 destroyed due to strong winds. The combined effects of Hurricane Ian led to a total estimated damage of approximately $1.4M. No storm related deaths were reported by the county.

Rainfall totals averaging between 8 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches were reported, resulting in widespread street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. Numerous roadways were impacted by significant levels of standing water and many retention ponds reached capacity or overflowed. Notable flooding occurred in communities adjacent to Lake Center and Runnymede Lake in St. Cloud, as well as Mill Slough and Boggy Creek in Kissimmee. A NWS Flood Survey, combined with areal photography, confirmed historic flooding along Shingle Creek and within Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee. Shingle Creek reached a record crest of 64.21 ft. on Oct. 1. A 71-year-old was discovered drowned face down in a foot of water in his home in the Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee on Oct. 5 (direct).

A damage assessment report from the county indicated 4226 structures affected, 2474 with minor damage, 1733 with major damage, and 5 destroyed. The combined effects of Ian led to total estimated damages of approximately $245M across, mainly due to widespread and historic flooding.

Rainfall totals averaging between 12 to 14 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches were reported, resulting in widespread street, urban, and poor drainage flooding. County officials reported significant residential flooding in homes along both the Little and Big Econlockhatchee Rivers near Oviedo, as well as Howell and Gee Creeks in Winter Springs. An on-site survey, combined with county areal photography, confirmed major flooding along the Little Wekiva River, with water entering numerous homes along Little Wekiva Rd. in the Spring Oaks subdivision of Altamonte Springs. See separate entry for details on the significant (flash) flooding event which affected the Spring Oaks subdivision along the Little Wekiva River.

Widespread inundation occurred along the shores of the St. Johns River and its associated lakes in Seminole County. Lake Harney, where the river crested at a record stage of 12.7 ft. on Oct. 3, flooded numerous structures including the Jolly Gator Fish Camp and homes along Prevatt Rd., Lake Harney Cir., Fort Lane Rd., and Whitcomb Dr. Flooding was reported in communities adjacent to the river near Mullet Lake and north of SR-46 in Geneva. A portion of SR-46, between S. Jungle Rd. and Hatbill Rd., was closed from Oct. 2 - 22. Additional flooding of structures was reported on the south end of Lake Jesup on Lake St. near Overlook Park, as well as in the Black Hammock Community in Oviedo. Further downstream, at Lake Monroe, widespread inundation occurred along the Sanford Waterfront on Seminole Blvd., including residential areas to the east between Mellonville Ave. and Crescent Blvd. More homes were flooded in a community west of the Interstate 4 and US-17 bridges between Missouri Ave. and Canal Dr., as well as along Michigan Ave. near the Black Bear Wilderness Area. The river at Sanford crested at a record stage of 8.96 ft. on Oct. 9th.

A countywide damage assessment indicated 3058 structures affected, 580 with minor damage, 1076 with major damage, and 2 destroyed, mainly due to widespread and historic flooding. The combined effects of Ian led to a total estimated damage of approximately $241M.

Rainfall totals averaging between 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts up to 7 inches, were reported in the south part of Brevard County. Rainfall totals of 7 to 12 inches, with locally high amounts up to 14 inches, were reported in northern Brevard County. This resulted in areas of residential, street, urban, and poor drainage flooding, particularly across the north part of the county. Numerous roadways were impacted by significant levels of standing water and many retention ponds reached capacity or overflowed. The St. Johns River crested in moderate flood stage at 16.56 ft. on Oct. 11., which led to some street and structure flooding along the river's shoreline and connected lakes, particularly near Mims. A county assessment indicated $7.5M in damages from the storm, primarily due to flood waters.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across inland portions of northern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph over the interior. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across southern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across southern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across St. Lucie County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 55 and 65 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures. No storm related deaths were reported.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Orange County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph. A 75-year-old male died at a hospital after falling from a ladder at his home while cleaning debris left in the wake of Ian (indirect). A 79-year-old female died at an Orlando area hospital days after being transported from a Fort Myers area nursing facility where she fell and was unable to receive proper medical treatment due to damages from the storm (indirect). A 65-year-old female died after suffering burns and inhalation injury while cleaning debris left in the storm's wake (indirect).

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across Indian River County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 55 and 65 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures. Indian River County Public Works reported significant damage to the dune system along area beaches, with upwards of 100,000 cubic yards of sand lost and a replacement cost of nearly $4M. No storm related deaths were reported by the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across Indian River County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 55 and 65 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures. Indian River County Public Works reported significant damage to the dune system along area beaches, with upwards of 100,000 cubic yards of sand lost and a replacement cost of nearly $4M. No storm related deaths were reported by the county.

Rainfall totals averaging between 8 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 16 inches were reported, resulting in widespread and historic street, residential, urban, and poor drainage flooding throughout the county. The combined effects of Ian led to total estimated damages of approximately $206M across 1727 properties, mainly due to widespread and historic flooding.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds, with gusts to hurricane force in squalls, across Osceola County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph. A 72-year-old male died in an Osceola County hospital days after after falling from a ladder as he tried to prepare his Haines City home in advance of the storm (indirect). A 41-year-old female died in an Osceola County hospital days after falling in her home when she became disoriented due to a missed medical appointment due to the storm (indirect). A 81-year-old female died from a heart attack in an Osceola County hotel where she was displaced due to flooding from the storm (indirect). A 95-year-old male died from a heart attack in an Osceola County hotel where he was displaced due to flooding from Ian (indirect).

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across St. Lucie County. Surface observations indicated peak winds between 55 and 65 mph throughout the county. Emergency management officials indicated minimal damage to residential and business structures. No storm related deaths were reported.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds across southern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds, with occasional hurricane force gusts in squalls, across northern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds, with occasional hurricane force gusts in squalls, across northern Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph near the coast. No storm-related deaths were reported in the county.

A trained spotter and storm chaser sent video of a short-duration tornado that touched down to the south of US-192 near Deer Park. The tornado lifted once it crossed and moved north of the highway before it touched down briefly a second time to the east of Deer Park Rd. No structures were present in the area of the touchdown and only minimal damage occurred to trees and vegetation. The tornado was embedded within an outer rainband ahead of Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Seminole County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between between 60 and 70 mph. There were no deaths attributable to the storm reported in Seminole County.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Lake County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between between 60 and 70 mph. One indirect storm-related death was reported. A 38-year-old male from Howey-in-the-Hills died in a two vehicle crash on County Road 48 in Astatula, when his car hydroplaned into the path of a pickup truck (indirect).

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Lake County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph.

Rainfall totals averaging between 5 to 7 inches, with locally higher amounts of up to 9 inches were reported, resulting in areas of urban and poor drainage flooding throughout the county. A NWS Storm Survey, combined with county drone and helicopter footage, captured major river flooding along the river in Astor, including the Astor Landing Campground, with water entering numerous structures. A damage assessment report from the county indicates 27 structures affected, 61 with minor damage, and 49 with major damage. Total estimated damage is approximately $4.5M primarily due to flooding. The St. Johns River reached record crests at both Astor (4.71 ft. on Oct. 1) and Deland (6.33 ft. on Oct. 11).

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Volusia County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph across inland areas.

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds, with occasional hurricane force gusts in squalls, in Volusia County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast.

Flash flooding affected many locations within Orange County due to 8-14 inches of rain, which occurred primarily over a 12-18 hour period. Numerous roadways were flooded and became impassible. Emergency Management officials indicated several water rescues along area roadways and within residential communities to the north of Orlando International Airport due to standing water of up to 3 to 5 foot in depth.

Flash flooding affected many locations within Osceola County due to 8-12 inches of rain, which occurred primarily over a 12-18 hour period. Numerous roadways were flooded and became impassible. Emergency Management officials indicated several water rescues along area roadways and within residential communities in St. Cloud due to standing water in excess of three feet in depth. Florida Highway Patrol reported a full closure of the Florida Turnpike between Mile Marker's 254-267 near St. Cloud due to standing water on both sides of the highway.

Flash flooding affected northern Brevard County due to 8-14 inches of rain, which occurred primarily over a 12-18 hour period. Emergency Management officials indicated numerous water rescues elsewhere along area roadways and within residential communities, particularly in Mims and Scottsmoor where the heaviest rain fell. Many areas experienced standing water at/above 3 feet above ground level and|water approached or entered several homes.

Flash flooding affected many locations within Orange and Seminole Counties due to 8-14 inches of rain, which occurred primarily over a 12-18 hour period. Numerous roadways were flooded and became impassible. FDOT reported several water rescues along on-ramps to Interstate 4, where between 3 to 5 feet of standing water was noted. Emergency Management officials indicated numerous water rescues elsewhere along area roadways and within residential communities.

Rainfall accumulations of 10 to 12 inches led to rapid water level rises along the Little Wekiva River late on Sep. 28 and early Sep. 29. Emergency Management officials indicated inundation of homes within the Spring Oaks subdivision of Altamonte Springs along Little Wekiva Rd. with nearly 2 to 4 feet of water breaching several properties. Numerous water rescues occurred during the overnight and early morning period as roadways quickly flooded and became impassible. The Little Wekiva reached a record crest of 31.09 ft. on Sep. 29.

Flash flooding affected many locations within Volusia County due to 12-16 inches of rain, with isolated totals of up to 20 inches, which occurred over a 12-18 hour period. Many areas experienced standing water at/above 3 feet above ground level and water entered numerous homes. Numerous roadways were flooded and became impassible. Emergency Management officials indicated numerous water rescues occurred within the communities Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach.

Flash flooding affected northern Brevard County due to 8-14 inches of rain, which occurred primarily over a 12-18 hour period. Emergency Management officials indicated numerous water rescues elsewhere along area roadways and within residential communities in Cocoa and Port St. John. Many areas experienced standing water at/above 3 feet above ground level and water approached or entered several homes. State Road 528 was closed between Interstate 95 and SR 520 due to standing water on both sides of the highway.

Flash flooding affected many locations within Volusia County due to 12-16 inches of rain, with isolated totals of up to 20 inches, which occurred over a 12-18 hour period. Many areas experienced standing water at/above 3 feet above ground level and water entered numerous homes. Numerous roadways were flooded and became impassible. Emergency Management officials indicated numerous water rescues occurred within the communities Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to high surf along the Volusia County coastline. A 68-year-old woman visiting from Kentucky died when high surf caused part of the dune she was standing on to collapse near the 2700 block of A1A in Ormond by the Sea. The woman was able to make it to the stairs of a dune crossover, but rescuers were unable to reach her in time as another wave swept her out to sea.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 2 to 3 feet along the Volusia County coastline. Extensive damage to seawalls, with multiple failures, occurred in the Daytona Beach area. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the southern half of the county, with structural damage limited to walkovers. Total estimated damage due to storm surge and high surf is approximately $15M.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 2 to 3 feet along the Brevard County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the county, with structural damage limited to walkovers.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 2 to 3 feet along the Brevard County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the county, with structural damage limited mainly to dune walkovers.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 1 to 2 feet along the Martin County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the county.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 1 to 2 feet along the St. Lucie County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the county.

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 1 to 2 feet along the Indian River County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the county.