Fort Myers Beach, Hurricane Ian
Fort Myers Beach, Devastated by Hurricane Ian, Floods Again
Even though Hurricane Helene made landfall hundreds of miles to the north, its storm surge inundated roads and gushed into buildings.
Fort Myers Beach, still recovering from 2022′s Hurricane Ian, faces Helene’s storm surge
Fort Myers Beach, which was ravaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, experienced storm surges and flooding Thursday thanks to Hurricane Helene.
Storm surge overwhelming Fort Myers Beach
Storm surge was overwhelming Fort Myers Beach Thursday as tides from the Gulf of Mexico crossed over Estero Boulevard and onto residential streets. The National Weather Service has forecasted three to five feet of storm surge is possible tonight and early indications showed that Fort Myers Beach was getting every bit of that Thursday evening.
Live from Fort Myers Beach: Officials say surge from Hurricane Helene causing concern
Reporter Chad Gillis and Andrew West are on the ground on Fort Myers Beach. They are tracking Hurricane Helene and its impact on the beach
Photo essay: Hurricane Ian two years later. 'We've never seen a flood event like this.'
In our archive photos, you can revisit what was happening before Hurricane Ian hit SW FL, images during the storm and the aftermath.
US: Drone Video Captures Fort Myers Beach Underwater Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Fort Myers Beach, once a bustling tourist haven, now lies eerily silent and submerged in the wake of Hurricane Helene's wrath. Drone footage, released by the Lee County Sheriff's Office early on7th, paints a stark picture of devastation.
Bodycam captures rescue of Fort Myers Beach resident from rising floodwaters
Bodycam footage shows the rescue of a man from flooding in Fort Myers, Florida on Friday night (September 26). Video credit: Lee County Sheriff's Office
Experts say 6 feet of storm surge could be coming to ailing Fort Myers Beach
As of midday Tuesday, most forecast models show Helene moving north and making landfall somewhere between Pensacola and the ...
Storm surge map: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.
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Live updates: Roadways flood, bridges close, no school in Lee County Friday
Hurricane Helene is moving up and through the Gulf of Mexico. This blog provides the latest impacts and development in Lee ...
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are ...
How do I find my Lee County flood zone? How to prepare before Tropical Storm Helene
Lee County is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida. Parts of Fort Myers have been ...
Watch: Helene's storm surge floods Tampa, Fort Myers as massive storm looms off Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Helene is unleashing its fury on Florida with landfall in the coming hours as a major hurricane along the Gulf ...
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Live updates: Watching Tropical Storm Helene developing and potential impact for Lee County
According to our environment reporter Chad Gillis, Fort Myers Beach is running out of sand at the old town council ...