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Sep 29, 2022 · Images of the aftermath show a glimpse of the destruction caused by the powerful Category 4 hurricane: homes washed out, boats yanked from their moorings, and decimated neighborhoods.
- New Smyrna Beach
- Kissimmee
- Fort Myers
- Punta Gorda
- Bartow
- Sanibel Causeway
- Orlando
Residents in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, northeast of Orlando, faced flooded homes and streets after Ian passed through as a tropical storm.
A city south of Orlando and adjacent to a lake, Kissimmee, Florida, saw significant flooding during and after Tropical Storm Ian.
One of the hardest-hit cities was Fort Myers, which is just north of where Ian made landfall. Photos show buildings and boats damaged by the hurricane's massive storm surge and strong winds, as well as inundated roads and buildings.
Punta Gorda, a small city and county seat of Charlotte County, woke up Thursday to heavy flooding, collapsed buildings and its streets covered by debris and downed trees.
Bartow, the county seat of Polk County, faced high winds and heavy rain that knocked down trees, power lines and businesses signs.
The hurricane also destroyed a major chunk of the Sanibel Causeway, which connects Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland, cutting off access to the barrier island where about 6,400 people normally live.
Flooding rains from Tropical Storm Ian slammed central Florida on Thursday. In Orlando, first responders helped evacuate a nursing home as floodwaters rose. 1. Hurricane Ian 2. Severe Weather 3. Hurricane
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