An EF0 tornado in Moore Haven damaged trees and homes and tipped over two storage trailers. [68] On September 29, the National Park Service announced that Congaree National Park will be closed until at least October 2. 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. Never again will the winds be feared, never again.. Over 300 homes were affected with minor-moderate levels of flooding. Its just a plain old practical thing, but its essential, he said. [133] Ian wrought little structural impacts in Indian River County, although a loss of up to 100,000cuyd (76,000m3) of sand was reported, with a replacement expected to cost nearly $4million. Hurricane Ian hits Punta Gorda in southwest Florida Update 5:01 p.m. EDT Sept. 28: According to the National Hurricane Center's 5 p.m. EDT advisory, the center of Hurricane Ian made. Physician Karen Calkins tends to Mona Guibord, 94, as she waits to be evacuated in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. [116], Although the storm was a considerable threat to the majority of the Tampa Bay area, Ian's core remained well to the south of Tampa and St. Petersburg. [27] Ian's updated track forecast then prompted them to suspend those services through October 1. You may find your next-door neighbors seawall has failed but your address is listed, or your next-door neighbors address is listed but the failure extends to your home. [116] Areas north of Tampa reported minor or sporadic wind damage, including some tree damage and a loss of shingles in Pasco, Citrus, and Levy counties. Heavy precipitation inundated many areas along the St. Johns River in Lake County, particularly around Astor. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. Hurricane Ian at peak intensity while approaching southwest Florida on September 28. Among the most devastating aspects of Ian were its size massive enough to cover nearly the entire state and speed about as slow as a leisurely bike ride. [161] Minor coastal flooding occurred in New York City as well. The worst of the floods in the county occurred near Lake Center and in parts of Kissimmee and St. The deadliest hurricane on record in Florida killed at least 2,500 people in 1928. . Port updates: t.co/hs6ev6NzgQ t.co/nwXZFlRZGZ", "Hurricane Ian live tracker: Orlando International Airport cancels all Wednesday flights as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm", "Disney World closing as Hurricane Ian approaches", "How bad is Hurricane Ian? /*