Effects of Hurricane Ian in Florida

Prior to Ian's landfall, Florida was already predicted to receive large amounts of flooding.{{Cite web |last=Masson |first=Athena |date=September 26, 2022 |title=3 reasons Hurricane Ian poses a major flooding hazard for Florida – a meteorologist explains |url=http://theconversation.com/3-reasons-hurricane-ian-poses-a-major-flooding-hazard-for-florida-a-meteorologist-explains-191341 |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=The Conversation |language=en-US}}

On September 24, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida.{{cite news|title=Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for all of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian threatens the state|url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/gov-desantis-declares-state-of-emergency-for-all-of-florida-as-tropical-storm-ian-threatens-the-state|date=September 24, 2022|work=FOX 35|location=Orlando, Florida|language=en-US|access-date=September 24, 2022|archive-date=September 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924175517/https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/gov-desantis-declares-state-of-emergency-for-all-of-florida-as-tropical-storm-ian-threatens-the-state|url-status=live}} Tampa Bay area schools also announced closures, and several colleges and universities, including the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and Eckerd College announced that they were canceling classes and closing.{{Cite news |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian school closings in Central Florida |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-school-closures-ian/41387546 |access-date=September 26, 2022 |publisher=WESH |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927025101/https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-school-closures-ian/41387546 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|title=Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian|url=https://www.flgov.com/2022/09/26/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-state-preparedness-for-hurricane-ian/|website=flgov.com|date=September 26, 2022|access-date=September 27, 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=September 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926203429/https://www.flgov.com/2022/09/26/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-state-preparedness-for-hurricane-ian/|url-status=live}} By September 27, 55 public school districts across the state announced cancellations, many through the end of the week.{{cite web|url=https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml|title=Hurricane Ian Information|date=September 26, 2022|publisher=Florida Department of Education|access-date=September 28, 2022|archive-date=September 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928001918/https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml|url-status=live}} Officials at the Kennedy Space Center delayed the launch of NASA's Artemis 1, and the rocket was returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building.{{Cite news |author=Howell, Elizabeth |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to ride out Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.space.com/artemis-1-rollback-hurricane-ian-shelter |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=Space.com |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927000613/https://www.space.com/artemis-1-rollback-hurricane-ian-shelter |url-status=live }} President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency declaration for Florida on September 24,{{Cite news |date=September 24, 2022 |title=President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration |url=https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-4/ |access-date=September 27, 2022 |publisher=White House |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927002114/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-4/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last1=Stapleton |first1=Shannon |last2=O'Brien |first2=Brendan |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/florida-battens-down-ahead-hurricane-ian-2022-09-26/ |access-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926223830/https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/florida-battens-down-ahead-hurricane-ian-2022-09-26/ |url-status=live }} authorizing FEMA to pre-stage 110,000 gallons of fuel and 18,000 pounds of propane, and sending 1300 workers to Florida.[https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/09/28/fact-sheet-the-biden-administrations-preparation-for-hurricane-ian/ FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration's Preparation for Hurricane Ian], WhiteHouse.gov, September 28, 2022 Many airports and ports in Tampa, Tampa Bay, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Key West, and other places announced that they would be suspending operations.{{Cite news|title=St. Pete-Clearwater International set to close Tuesday at 1 p.m.|date=September 26, 2022|url=https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2022/09/26/st--pete-clearwater-international-airport-closing-tuesday-at-1pm|author=Wooddell, Brody|access-date=September 27, 2022|work=Bay News 9|language=en|archive-date=September 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926200637/https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2022/09/26/st--pete-clearwater-international-airport-closing-tuesday-at-1pm|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |author=Hayes, Mike |author2=Hammond, Elise |author3=Chowdhury, Maureen |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Live updates: Hurricane Ian aims for Cuba, as Florida prepares |url=https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-update-today-09-26-22/index.html |access-date=September 27, 2022 |publisher=CNN |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927015028/https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-update-today-09-26-22/index.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite tweet |title=#UPDATE @USCG Capt. of the Port for #KeyWest set Port Condition Zulu ahead of #TropicalStormIan. Follow @NWSKeyWest for the latest storm updates & @monroecounty for updates in your area. Port updates: https://t.co/hs6ev6NzgQ… https://t.co/nwXZFlRZGZ|number=1574586726835789824 |user=uscgsoutheast |date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |author=USCGSoutheast (US Coast Guard Southeast) |language=en}}{{Cite news|author=McFall-Johnsen, Morgan |author2=Leonard, Kimberly|author3=Haroun, Azmi|author4=Lee, Lloyd|author5=Guenot, Marianne|author6=Cohen, Rebecca|author7=Musumeci, Natalie|author8=Snodgrass, Erin|author9=Tangalakis-Lippert, Katherine|author10=Zavarise, Isabella|title=Hurricane Ian live tracker: Orlando International Airport cancels all Wednesday flights as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm |url=https://www.insider.com/track-hurricane-ian-live-updates-2022-9|date=September 27, 2022|access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=Insider |language=en-US}} Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay said that they would be closing attractions.{{cite news |title=Hurricane Ian to close Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, other Florida amusement parks |url=https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-close-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-seaworld/ |access-date=June 16, 2024 |publisher=ABC7 |date=September 27, 2022}}{{cite web|date=September 2022|title=Weather Updates & information|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/|website=Disney World|access-date=September 28, 2022|archive-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927214048/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Disney World closing as Hurricane Ian approaches |url=https://www.wfla.com/disney/disney-world-closing-as-hurricane-ian-approaches/ |access-date=September 28, 2022 |publisher=WFLA |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927232958/https://www.wfla.com/disney/disney-world-closing-as-hurricane-ian-approaches/ |url-status=live }} A number of stores and restaurants like Walmart and Waffle House were closed because of the impending dangerous weather.{{cite web |last=Alund |first=Natalie Neysa |title=How bad is Hurricane Ian? So bad that Florida Waffle Houses are closing |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/restaurants/2022/09/28/waffle-house-closes-florida-hurricane-ian/10448278002/ |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=USA Today |language=en-US |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928180304/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/restaurants/2022/09/28/waffle-house-closes-florida-hurricane-ian/10448278002/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Tyko |first=Kelly |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian closings list: Disney World, Publix, Walmart stores, schools, airports, and more |url=https://www.axios.com/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-florida-closings-stores-theme-parks |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=Axios |language=en |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928012120/https://www.axios.com/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-florida-closings-stores-theme-parks |url-status=live }}File:President Biden met with FEMA officials in advance of Hurricane Ian.jpg officials in advance of the hurricane on September 29]]

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for parts of multiple counties.{{cite web | title=Mandatory Evacuations Ordered in Florida; See County List Here | website=NBC New York | date=September 27, 2022 | url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/mandatory-evacuations-ordered-in-florida-as-hurricane-ian-nears-see-county-list-here/3882371/ | access-date=September 28, 2022 | archive-date=September 27, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927184919/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/mandatory-evacuations-ordered-in-florida-as-hurricane-ian-nears-see-county-list-here/3882371/ | url-status=live }} Around 300,000 people were evacuated in Hillsborough County (which centers on Tampa) with schools and other locations being used as shelters. Before the impact school closures and mandatory evacuations were made across much of the Florida peninsula. DeSantis mobilized 5,000 Florida state national guard troops.{{Cite news |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian slams Cuba with 125mph winds |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/worldnews/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-slams-cuba-with-125mph-winds/ |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=Jersey Evening Post |language=en-GB |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927195247/https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/worldnews/2022/09/27/hurricane-ian-slams-cuba-with-125mph-winds/ |url-status=live }}

Another 2,000 were deployed on standby in neighboring states. Officials in Tallahassee and nearby cities commissioned the monitoring of local power lines and scouring of storm-water systems to make sure them prepared and secure.{{Cite news |last1=Yan |first1=Holly |last2=Salahieh |first2=Nouran |website=ABC57 |publisher=CNN |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian could be 'something that we haven't seen in our lifetime,' Tampa forecaster says |url=https://abc57.com/news/hurricane-ian-could-be-something-that-we-havent-seen-in-our-lifetime-tampa-forecaster-says |access-date=September 27, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927195247/https://abc57.com/news/hurricane-ian-could-be-something-that-we-havent-seen-in-our-lifetime-tampa-forecaster-says |url-status=live }} During the evacuations, intense traffic began developing on Interstate 4.{{cite news |title=Florida interstates jam as residents flee Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/florida-traffic-cams-evacuations-hurricane-ian |access-date=April 5, 2024 |publisher=Fox Weather |date=September 28, 2022}}

The college football game between the East Carolina Pirates and the South Florida Bulls was moved from South Florida's stadium in Tampa to Boca Raton.{{cite web |title=USF-ECU Football Game Moved To FAU Stadium in Boca Raton |url=https://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/9/27/usf-ecu-football-game-moved-to-fau-stadium-in-boca-raton.aspx |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=USF Athletics |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927153908/https://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/9/27/usf-ecu-football-game-moved-to-fau-stadium-in-boca-raton.aspx |url-status=live }} The Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League moved practices from Tampa south to the Miami Dolphins training facility in Miami Gardens.{{Cite news |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Bucs moving to Dolphins' facility due to hurricane |author=Laine, Jenna |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34672380/tampa-bay-buccaneers-relocating-south-florida-ahead-hurricane-ian-hold-practices-miami-dolphins-facility |access-date=September 27, 2022 |publisher=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023913/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34672380/tampa-bay-buccaneers-relocating-south-florida-ahead-hurricane-ian-hold-practices-miami-dolphins-facility |url-status=live }}

Amtrak suspended its Auto Train service for September 27–28 and truncated the September 26 southbound Silver Star service, which was already on a modified schedule due to the suspension of the Silver Meteor service, at Jacksonville, Florida, on September 27. Silver Star service was canceled for September 27–28 with the northbound Silver Star for September 29 also canceled.{{cite web|date=September 27, 2022|title=Temporary Service Adjustments in Advance of Hurricane Ian|url=https://amtrak.com/alert/temporary-service-adjustments-for-hurricane-ian.html|access-date=September 27, 2022|publisher=Amtrak|language=en|archive-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927005156/https://www.amtrak.com/alert/temporary-service-adjustments-for-hurricane-ian.html|url-status=live}} Ian's updated track forecast then prompted them to suspend those services through October 1.{{cite web |title=SERVICE ALERT UPDATE: Temporary Service Adjustments in Advance of Hurricane Ian |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1574861031674880002 |via=Twitter |access-date=September 30, 2022 |language=en}} Palmetto service was also truncated for Washington D.C., on September 30{{cite web |title=Amtrak Temporarily Adjust Service Due to Hurricane Ian |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1575524572799336451 |via=Twitter |access-date=September 30, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203728/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1575524572799336451 |url-status=live }} and October 1.{{cite web |title=Amtrak Temporarily Adjust Service Due to Hurricane Ian |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1575872899084439556 |via=Twitter |access-date=September 30, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203729/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1575872899084439556 |url-status=live }} As Ian dissipated over the Carolinas, Amtrak modified its schedule, truncating the October 2 southbound Silver Star at Jacksonville, which would be the origin of the October 3 northbound Silver Star. Bus transportation was provided for Orlando and Tampa.{{cite web |title=Modified Service Resumes in Parts of the Southeast |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1576402527851085824 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 3, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003153504/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1576402527851085824 |url-status=live }} Additionally, the resumption of the Silver Meteor service, which had been suspended since January 24, 2022, due to a resurgence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, was pushed back from October 3 to 11.{{cite news |title=Amtrak to restore four long-distance trains to daily service in late May |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-to-restore-four-long-distance-trains-to-daily-service-in-late-may/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |work=Trains |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419120832/https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-to-restore-four-long-distance-trains-to-daily-service-in-late-may/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Silver Meteor Train 97, which is scheduled to depart New York (NYP) on 10/3 is now canceled in its entirety due to residual problems from Hurricane Ian. For further assistance please call 1-800-USA-RAIL. |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1576937133121703936 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 8, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120013709/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1576937133121703936 |url-status=live }} The modified schedule and the resumption of service for the Silver Meteor was then pushed out to October 13 due to the extensive damage inflicted along the Central Florida Rail Corridor.{{cite web |title=Modified Service in the State of Florida |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1578456869198131200 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 8, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120041449/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1578456869198131200 |url-status=live }} Full resumptions of both of these services would occur over a period from October 14–17.{{cite web |title=Modified Service in State of Florida Effective October 13 |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1580921790515535872 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 14, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120010302/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1580921790515535872 |url-status=live }}

All three national parks in Florida closed in preparation for the hurricane.[https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm Everglades and Biscayne National Park Close in Preparation for Hurricane Ian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218161234/https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm |date=December 18, 2022 }}, NPS.org, September 27, 2022[https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/dry-tortugas-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm Dry Tortugas National Park Closes in Preparation for Hurricane Ian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218161234/https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/dry-tortugas-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm |date=December 18, 2022 }}, NPS.org, September 26, 2022 The Florida section of Gulf Islands National Seashore was also closed, as was the entirety of Canaveral National Seashore.[https://www.pnj.com/story/weather/hurricanes/2022/09/26/hurricane-ian-gulf-islands-national-seashore-closes-fort-pickens-campgrounds/8118914001/ Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Fort Pickens, other areas before Hurricane Ian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206175342/https://www.pnj.com/story/weather/hurricanes/2022/09/26/hurricane-ian-gulf-islands-national-seashore-closes-fort-pickens-campgrounds/8118914001/ |date=December 6, 2022 }}, Pensacola News Journal, September 26, 2022[https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hurricane-ian.htm Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Ian], NPS.gov, September 27, 2022

On September 29, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, whose jurisdiction covers Cape Coral and Fort Myers, estimated that thousands of people may still be trapped in floodwaters.{{cite news |last=Spocchia |first=Gino |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian: Five deaths confirmed in Fort Myers area after sheriff predicts hundreds of lives lost |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/hurricane-ian-five-deaths-confirmed-125735958.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164202/https://sports.yahoo.com/hurricane-ian-five-deaths-confirmed-125735958.html |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |work=The Independent |publisher=Yahoo! News}} President Biden said the storm could end up as the deadliest in Florida's history.{{Cite news |last=Samuels |first=Brett |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Biden: Hurricane Ian 'could be the deadliest' in Florida's history |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3667260-biden-hurricane-ian-could-be-the-deadliest-in-floridas-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203000/https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3667260-biden-hurricane-ian-could-be-the-deadliest-in-floridas-history/ |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |work=The Hill}} In an interview on September 29, Marceno said that hundreds of deaths may have occurred, but he and Governor DeSantis later downplayed the remark.{{Cite news |last=Holpuch |first=Amanda |date=September 29, 2022 |title=An Unconfirmed Death Toll Estimate From Lee County Spread Widely |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/us/lee-county-florida-ian-unconfirmed-deaths.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164503/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/us/lee-county-florida-ian-unconfirmed-deaths.html |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

According to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission, as of February 3, 2023, 149 people were confirmed to have died across Florida as a direct result of Hurricane Ian.{{Cite web |title=Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths |url=https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/News/2023/February/Update-Florida-Medical-Examiners-Commission-Hurric |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=www.fdle.state.fl.us}} 72 of those deaths occurred in Lee County, and 9 occurred in neighboring Charlotte County.{{cite web |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths |url=https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/News/2023/February/Update-Florida-Medical-Examiners-Commission-Hurric |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207060038/https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/News/2023/February/Update-Florida-Medical-Examiners-Commission-Hurric |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=Florida Department of Law Enforcement}}{{efn|The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has claimed that 24 deaths have occurred.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/us/hurricane-ian-victims-drowned.html |title=Many of Hurricane Ian's Victims Were Older Adults Who Drowned |work=The New York Times |date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025053605/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/us/hurricane-ian-victims-drowned.html |url-status=live }} However, the Florida Medical Examiners Commission has only been able to verify 9 deaths from Ian.|name=fn1}} In the Florida Keys, seven Cuban migrants drowned when their boat capsized off Stock Island, in Monroe County, as Ian moved through; 11 others were missing.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Stephen |date=September 30, 2022 |title=2 bodies recovered, 16 still missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Florida during Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-ian-16-missing-2-dead-migrant-boat-sinks-florida/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002000958/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-ian-16-missing-2-dead-migrant-boat-sinks-florida/ |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 1, 2022 |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{cite web |last1=Ortiz |first1=Omar Robriguez |last2=Aguila |first2=Grethel |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Deaths of 7 Cuban migrants linked to Hurricane Ian, Keys medical examiner confirms |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article266866426.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012151541/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article266866426.html |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |access-date=October 13, 2022 |website=Miami Herald}} In addition, ten people died in Sarasota and Collier Counties; seven in Monroe and Volusia Counties; five in Hillsborough, Manatee, and Osceola Counties; four in Hardee County; three in Orange and Putnam Counties; two each in Hendry and Polk Counties; and one each in DeSoto, Lake, and Martin, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie Counties. Ian also caused two indirect deaths in Sarasota County, a 94-year-old man, and an 80-year-old woman, both due to disabled oxygen machines that they were using.{{cite web |last=Szymanowska |first=Gabriela |title=2 elderly Sarasota County residents on oxygen die after power goes out during Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/09/30/two-dead-sarasota-county-after-oxygen-machines-lose-power-hurricane-ian/8137630001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001001141/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/09/30/two-dead-sarasota-county-after-oxygen-machines-lose-power-hurricane-ian/8137630001/ |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}} Another from Lee County reportedly died by suicide after seeing the extent of damage done to his property after the storm.{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=John |date=October 5, 2022 |title=The last moments of Hurricane Ian's victims, told in grim details: 'Crushed by sliding glass door' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/04/hurricane-ian-florida-medical-examiners-victims/8183864001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005111703/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/04/hurricane-ian-florida-medical-examiners-victims/8183864001/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

Overall, more than 2.4 million people in Florida lost power during the storm and in its aftermath.{{cite news |last=Cohen |first=Li |date=September 28, 2022 |title=More than 2 million Florida residents without power as Hurricane Ian moves inland |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-ian-florida-power-outages/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929150215/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-ian-florida-power-outages/ |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |publisher=CBS}}{{Cite news |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian: Cities flooded and power cut as storm crosses Florida |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63072164 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929144142/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63072164 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}} Rainfall in Ponce Inlet, the highest in the state, was recorded at {{convert|31.52|in|mm}}.{{cite web |last=Finch |first=Allison |date=September 30, 2022 |title=Southwest Florida in tatters 2 days after Hurricane Ian's rampage |url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/southwest-florida-in-tatters-2-days-after-hurricane-ians-rampage/1256208 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930204954/https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/southwest-florida-in-tatters-2-days-after-hurricane-ians-rampage/1256208 |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=Accuweather}} Total damage in Florida was estimated at $109.5 billion.{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092022_Ian.pdf |title=Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Ian |last1=Bucci |first1=Lisa |last2=Alaka |first2=Laura |date=April 3, 2023 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |last3=Hagen |first3=Andrew |last4=Delgao |first4=Sandy |last5=Beven |first5=Jack |access-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403155727/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092022_Ian.pdf |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |url-status=live}}

File:EF2_Tornado_Damage_from_Hurricane_Ian.jpg from an EF2 tornado which was spawned by Hurricane Ian]]

Tropical-storm-force sustained wind speeds with hurricane-force wind gusts were observed at Key West International Airport before 22:00 UTC (18:00 EDT) the same day;{{cite web |title=Hurricane IAN Tropical Cyclone Update |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.update.09272156.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928000155/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.update.09272156.shtml |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=nhc.noaa.gov}}[https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/hurricane-ian-brings-mix-destruction-relief-key-west/story?id=90763392 Hurricane Ian brings mix of destruction and some relief to Key West], ABC News, September 30, 2022 the city of Key West subsequently recorded its third-highest storm surge since 1913.{{cite tweet |number=1574967469906984960 |user=MichaelRLowry |title=I'm not sure how many truly grasp what just happened tonight with Hurricane Ian. It went through a full eyewall replacement cycle, hardly blinked, grew by 50% (as measured by its RMW), and delivered the third-highest storm surge since 1913 to Key West in the process. Just wow. |author=Michael Lowry |date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 28, 2022 |url=https://twitter.com/MichaelRLowry/status/1574967469906984960 |via=Twitter}} Coastal flooding impacted 93 homes, with 38 experiencing substantial damage and 55 others suffering minor damage, while several cars on the south side of the Truman Annex were flooded. Residents of approximately 24 family units in that neighborhood fled their dwellings due to rising floodwaters. Additionally, a fire ignited during the storm demolished 14 business and 14 residential units.{{cite report |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHKEY&e=202210141340 |title=Post Tropical Cyclone Report...Hurricane Ian |author=Rizzo, John |date=October 5, 2022 |publisher=National Weather Service Key West, Florida |access-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015183753/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHKEY&e=202210141340 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |url-status=live}} The southwest side of Stock Island reported several impassable streets and widespread flood damage to sheds and outbuildings. Similar impacts occurred on islands north of there through Big Pine Key. Almost 10,000 customers beyond the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge lost power, roughly one-third of electrical subscribers in the Lower Florida Keys. Storm surge flooding farther north briefly left some streets impassible, while winds caused isolated and sporadic power outages. Throughout the Florida Keys, the hurricane ripped about 150 vessels loose from their moorings.

Several tornadoes touched down in South Florida as the storm approached on September 27–28; 12 tornadoes touched down with all but one of them occurring in the Miami metropolitan area.{{cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Today's Storm Reports |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/220927_rpts.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928231108/https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/220927_rpts.html |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=spc.noaa.gov}} One EF1 tornado severely damaged over 20 aircraft and several hangars at the North Perry Airport in Broward County; additional structures and trees were also damaged.{{cite web |title=Florida Event Report: EF1 Tornado |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057165 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217182722/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057165 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=December 17, 2022 |website=NOAA |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information}}{{cite news |date=September 27, 2022 |title=More than 15 planes damaged at North Perry Airport in Broward County |url=https://nbc-2.com/news/state/2022/09/27/more-than-15-planes-damaged-at-north-perry-airport-in-broward-county/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928023642/https://nbc-2.com/news/state/2022/09/27/more-than-15-planes-damaged-at-north-perry-airport-in-broward-county/ |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |publisher=WBBH-TV}} An EF2 tornado on the night of September 27 overturned multiple cars, shattered windows, damaged several roofs, and toppled a large tree onto an apartment building at Kings Point in Palm Beach County, injuring two people.{{cite web |title=Storm Event Database National Centers for Environmental Information |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057163 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217182725/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057163 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=December 18, 2022 |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information}}{{cite news |last1=Brutus |first1=Wilkine |title=Tornado slams into retirement community in Delray Beach |url=https://www.wlrn.org/news/2022-09-28/tornado-slams-into-retirement-neighborhood-in-delray-beach |work=WLRN.org |date=28 September 2022}} Another EF1 tornado damaged several roofs and caused some significant tree damage in Wellington and Loxahatchee.{{cite web |title=Wellington/Lion Country Safari EF-1 Tornado |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMFL&e=202209292149 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929214946/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMFL&e=202209292149 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Iowa State University |publisher=National Weather Service}}{{cite report |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057171 |title=Florida Event Report: EF1 Tornado |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |access-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219031641/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057171 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |url-status=live |via=National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida |year=2022}} 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.{{cite report |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057173 |title=Florida Event Report: EF1 Tornado |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |access-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217182728/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057173 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |url-status=live |via=National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida |year=2022}} The other tornadoes were rated EFU-EF0. Wind gusts reportedly did not exceed {{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in the Gold Coast, but some minor wind damage was reported and power outages in the tri-county area affected 15,632 customers.{{cite report |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHMFL&e=202210141556 |title=Post Tropical Cyclone Report...Hurricane Ian |author=Molleda, Robert |date=October 5, 2022 |via=National Weather Service Miami, Florida |access-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015215454/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHMFL&e=202210141556 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |url-status=live}}

File:Hurricane_Ian_6-hour_rainfall_totals.png

With the storm making landfall in Southwest Florida on September 28 as a strong Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph (241 km/h), the National Weather Service in Tampa issued multiple extreme wind warnings, indicating the likelihood for damage caused by sustained winds of {{convert|115|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} or greater.{{Cite tweet |number=1575164303392620548 |user=NWS |title=An extreme wind warning is in effect for Cape Coral FL, Bonita Springs FL, Estero FL until 12:45 pm EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!. |author=National Weather Service |access-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928150712/https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1575134808707018752 |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |url-status=live |url=https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1575134808707018752}}{{cite tweet |number=1575164303392620548 |user=NWS |title=Now that the eye wall of Hurricane #Ian has intersected the coast, extreme winds are impacting parts of the Florida coast, prompting Extreme Wind Warnings. If you are in one of these areas, and aren't already sheltering, DO SO IMMEDIATELY |author=National Weather Service |access-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928180248/https://twitter.com/NWS/status/1575164303392620548 |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |url-status=live |url=https://twitter.com/NWS/status/1575164303392620548}}{{cite web |title=An extreme wind warning is in effect for Englewood FL, Rotonda FL, Grove City FL until 2:00 pm EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!. |url=https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1575154385897693184 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928164602/https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1575154385897693184 |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 28, 2022 |publisher=National Weather Service |via=Twitter}} Heavy precipitation across the region prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood emergency for portions of Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties due to accumulated rainfall of 20+ inches (508+ mm).{{cite web |title=Flash Flood Emergency including North Port FL, Venice FL and Englewood FL until 10:45 PM EDT |url=https://twitter.com/nwstampabay/status/1575271096072302592 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929041738/https://twitter.com/nwstampabay/status/1575271096072302592 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |language=en |via=Twitter}} The National Hurricane Center's advisory at 15:00 UTC warned that the "extremely dangerous eyewall of Ian" is "moving onshore."{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.public.024.shtml |title=Hurricane Ian Advisory Number 14 |last1=Blake |first1=Eric |date=September 27, 2022 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |access-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164125/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.public.024.shtml |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |url-status=live}} Sustained hurricane-force winds were confirmed in several places at the landfall point in Southwest Florida, including one report southeast of Cape Coral, where the location recorded a wind gust of {{convert|140|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, around the time of Ian's second landfall.{{cite report |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.update.09282035.shtml |title=Hurricane Ian Tropical Cyclone Update |last1=Beven |first1=John |last2=Papin |first2=Philippe |date=September 28, 2022 |publisher=National Hurricane Center |location=Miami, Florida |last3=Bucci |first3=Lisa |access-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001202959/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.update.09282035.shtml |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |url-status=live}}{{cite report |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHTBW&e=202210121802 |title=Post Tropical Cyclone Report...Hurricane Ian |author=Noah, Daniel |date=October 12, 2022 |publisher=National Weather Service Tampa Bay, Florida |access-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015032526/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHTBW&e=202210121802 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |url-status=live}} A private weather station near Port Charlotte reported a sustained wind of {{convert|115|mph|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, with a wind gust of {{convert|132|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |last1=Bucci |last2=Zelinsky |first2=D. |title=Hurricane IAN Tropical Cyclone Update |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/al09/al092022.update.09282257.shtml? |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=nhc.noaa.gov}}

The hardest-hit areas were in Lee County, where catastrophic damage occurred as Ian pushed a destructive {{cvt|10–15|ft}} storm surge into Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Bonita Springs, just south of where its eye made landfall.{{cite web |last=Masters |first=Jeff |date=October 27, 2022 |title=How sea level rise contributes to billions in extra damage during hurricanes |url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/10/how-sea-level-rise-contributes-to-billions-in-extra-damage-during-hurricanes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027222927/https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/10/how-sea-level-rise-contributes-to-billions-in-extra-damage-during-hurricanes/ |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |publisher=Yale Climate Connections |location=New Haven, Connecticut}} Combined with high winds this resulted in damage to 52,514 buildings and homes, which included minor damage to 16,314 structures, major damage to 14,245 structures, and the destruction of 5,369 others. A preliminary estimate placed building damages at $6.8 billion.

Additionally, a large portion of the Sanibel Causeway collapsed and washed away during the storm, cutting off all vehicle access to Sanibel.{{cite news |last=Vogt |first=Elizabeth Wolfe, Travis Caldwell, Kelly McCleary, Aditi Sangal, Adrienne |title=Tropical Storm Ian pummels Florida |url=https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-florida-updates-09-29-22/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929155531/https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-florida-updates-09-29-22/index.html |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |publisher=CNN |language=en}}{{cite web |last=Hagstrom |first=Anders |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian sweeps away section of Sanibel Causeway, cutting off all vehicle access |url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-ian-sweeps-away-section-sanibel-causeway-cutting-off-all-vehicle-access |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929151955/https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-ian-sweeps-away-section-sanibel-causeway-cutting-off-all-vehicle-access |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |publisher=Fox News |language=en-US}} Vehicular access to the island was re-established on October 11 for emergency workers and public access was re-established October 21 for local residents.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Amy Bennett |title=Sanibel Causeway is intact again as trucks roll onto the island battered by Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/sanibel/2022/10/11/sanibel-causeway-open-trucks-hurricane-ian/10470040002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315020831/https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/sanibel/2022/10/11/sanibel-causeway-open-trucks-hurricane-ian/10470040002/ |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}} This cut off the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, forcing them to temporarily close.[https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/birdwatching/wildlife-refuges-and-parks-hit-by-hurricane-ian/ Wildlife refuges and parks hit by Hurricane Ian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109220854/https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/birdwatching/wildlife-refuges-and-parks-hit-by-hurricane-ian/|date=January 9, 2023}}, Bird Watching, October 3, 2022 The hurricane damaged the Pine Island Causeway and washed out the approach to it which connected Pine Island to the mainland.{{cite news |last=Daugherty |first=Alex |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Florida scrambling to restore bridges to cut-off communities |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/05/florida-hurricane-ian-bridges-00060310 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011192406/https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/05/florida-hurricane-ian-bridges-00060310 |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |publisher=Politico}} A temporary bridge was opened for public use on October 5.{{cite news |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Temporary bridge to Pine Island gives residents access to mainland, brings fuel and utility workers to area |url=https://www.fox13news.com/news/temporary-bridge-to-pine-island-gives-residents-access-to-mainland-brings-fuel-and-utility-workers-to-area |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012143747/https://www.fox13news.com/news/temporary-bridge-to-pine-island-gives-residents-access-to-mainland-brings-fuel-and-utility-workers-to-area |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |publisher=WTVT |location=Tampa, Florida}} Both the Sanibel Causeway and the Matlacha Bridge are eligible for federal bridge rehabilitation funds.

File:Electrical repairs in Port Charlotte after Hurricane Ian 1.jpg. Utilities prepare for extensive damage to infrastructure when a storm of Ian's magnitude is to make landfall.]]

In Collier County, rising coastal floodwaters in the Naples area trapped people and prompted numerous calls for rescue. Water entered the first floor of several parking garages, impacting many cars. A fire station was completely flooded, substantially damaging nearly all of the equipment in the building.{{cite report |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRMFL&e=202209282101 |title=Preliminary Local Storm Report |date=September 28, 2022 |publisher=National Weather Service Miami, Florida |access-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164122/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRMFL&e=202209282101 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |url-status=live}} Damages in Naples alone was estimated at $989 million. The ambulance bay and helipad were inundated at a hospital in North Naples. Multiple rescues occurred in Goodland after some people unsuccessfully attempted to flee the storm surge. Farther inland {{convert|4|to|6|ft|abbr=on|m}} of water covered portions of US 41 near Carnestown. Aside from Naples Ian caused $256 million in damages in Marco Island, $7.1 million in Everglades City, and $948 million in unincorporated areas. Throughout the county, the hurricane caused major impacts to 3,515 commercial and residential structures and demolished 33 others. Building damages alone in Collier County totaled about $2.2 billion.

After moving across Charlotte Harbor, the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Florida Peninsula in Charlotte County, near Punta Gorda. While escaping the storm surge that occurred further to the south, catastrophic wind damage occurred in Charlotte County. In all, more than 200 homes were destroyed in Charlotte County. Ian also dumped over 2 feet of rain in portions of the county, with the storm maximum rainfall total of 26 inches (660 mm) being recorded in Grove City.

Further inland, Winds affected 112 structures in Hendry County, with damages estimated at $419,000. Parts of Glades County likely experienced hurricane-force wind gusts, destroying 3 structures, causing major damage to 14 structures and inflicting minor damage on 25 others. An EF0 tornado in Moore Haven damaged trees and homes and tipped over two storage trailers.{{cite report |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057172 |title=Florida Event Report: EF0 Tornado |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |access-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217182725/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1057172 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |url-status=live |via=National Weather Service in Miami, Florida |year=2022}} Several counties inland experienced heavy rains during Ian. In Hardee County, the Peace River crested at a record height of {{convert|27.2|ft|m|abbr=on}} near Zolfo Springs, while wind gusts reached {{convert|81|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in Wauchula. The county also reported minor damage to 367 buildings and homes, major damage to 114 buildings and homes, and the destruction of 18 others. Wind gusts in Highlands County peaked at {{convert|78|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at the Sebring Regional Airport, leaving 56,690 customers without power; approximately 89% of the county had no electricity. Ian spawned a brief tornado in Lake Placid and possibly another in Sebring.

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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. Ian's blowout tide pulled a large amount of water out of Tampa Bay,{{Cite news |last=Chappell |first=Bill |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian sucked water away from Florida's coast as it moved north |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/09/28/1125603819/hurricane-ian-sucked-water-away-florida |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930061316/https://www.npr.org/2022/09/28/1125603819/hurricane-ian-sucked-water-away-florida |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=September 29, 2022 |publisher=NPR |language=en}} with tides reaching {{convert|5|to|7|ft|abbr=on|m}} below normal at the Hillsborough County side of the bay. Parts of the county also received {{convert|5|to|8|in|abbr=on|mm}} of precipitation and wind gusts generally ranging from {{convert|65|to|75|mph|abbr=on|km/h}}. Damages in Hillsborough County totaled $54.8 million. Tides also decreased in Pinellas County, falling to {{convert|4|ft|m|abbr=on}} below average along the coast and {{convert|5|ft|m|abbr=on}} in Tampa Bay. A total of 191,415 customers lost electricity, over one-third of the county. Overall, 31 dwellings reported major damage and 86 others suffered minor damage. Ian caused $22.6 million in damages throughout Pinellas County. Ian produced wind gusts up to {{cvt|75|mph|km/h}} and rainfall ranging from {{cvt|4|to|12|in|mm}} in Polk County. Around 35% of customers lost electricity, while wind damage varied from isolated in Lakeland to much more commonplace in Fort Meade and Frostproof. Overall, Ian caused minor damage to 799 structures and major damage to 192 others in the county. 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. The Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team was forced to postpone two preseason games due to the storm.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/09/26/tampa-bay-buccaneers-lightning-change-plans-hurricane-ian/8124701001/ Buccaneers move practices to Miami, Lightning postpone preseason games due to Hurricane Ian] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205210236/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/09/26/tampa-bay-buccaneers-lightning-change-plans-hurricane-ian/8124701001/|date=December 5, 2022}}, USA Today, September 27, 2022

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The most impacted areas of the western coast were in Sarasota and Manatee counties. 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. Most of the southern portion of the county remained in Ian's northern eyewall for nearly five hours, subjected to extreme wind and over {{convert|20|inches|mm}} of rain, which caused catastrophic flooding.{{Cite web |title=North Port assesses the damage from Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/picture-gallery/weather/hurricane/2022/09/30/hurricane-ian-scenes-north-port-florida/8132348001/ |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=www.heraldtribune.com |language=en}} In North Port, vast portions of the city were impassible due to floodwaters, while the Myakka River reached a record flood stage on September 30 of {{convert|12.55|ft|abbr=on}}, forcing a {{convert|12|mile|abbr=on|adj=on}} portion of I-75 to close on Friday as the Myakka River flooded portions of the highway.{{cite web |access-date=July 15, 2024 |title=FDOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River |url=https://www.fdot.gov/info/co/news/2022/09302022-2 |date=September 30, 2022 |website=Florida Department of Transportation}}{{cite news |date=October 1, 2022 |title=After Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns |url=https://apnews.com/article/hurricanes-floods-suburbs-sarasota-climate-and-environment-131a7ee26b24bcd611b96ada2b9d2a63 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009071544/https://apnews.com/article/hurricanes-floods-suburbs-sarasota-climate-and-environment-131a7ee26b24bcd611b96ada2b9d2a63 |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=AP News}} As winds in the area approached the {{convert|50-60|mph|kph|abbr=on}} range, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was also forced to close.[https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/09/28/tampa-bay-closures-what-know-about-bridges-roads-hurricane-ian-approaches/?outputType=amp Tampa Bay closures: What to know about bridges, roads as Hurricane Ian approaches], Tampa Bay Times, September 28, 2022 On October 2, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port, and described the flooding as the worst he had seen across Florida.{{Cite web |last=Finaldi |first=Laura |title=Gov. DeSantis says Hurricane Ian left North Port with worst standing water in Florida |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/10/02/gov-ron-desantis-hurricane-ian-left-north-port-standing-water-florida-inland-flooding/8159193001/ |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}} Venice turned off the water supply to the island of Venice, which has since been restored.{{cite news |last1=Vogt |first1=Adrienne |last2=Sangal |first2=Aditi |last3=Wagner |first3=Meg |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Live updates: Hurricane Ian on path to make landfall in Florida |url=https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-florida-updates-09-28-22/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928142430/https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-ian-florida-updates-09-28-22/index.html |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=September 28, 2022 |publisher=CNN |language=en}} Ian brought similar conditions to Manatee County. The cyclone destroyed 10 structures there, 297 structures were majorly impacted, and 891 others had minor impacts. Overall, the storm left over 1.05 million cubic yards (803,000 cubic meters) of debris in Sarasota County, and over 233,000 cubic yards (155,000 cubic meters) of debris in Manatee County. As of October 10, 2022, the damage estimates in Sarasota and Manatee County totaled over $230 million.{{Cite web |last=Gilliam |first=Derek |title=By the numbers: One month has passed since Hurricane Ian hit Sarasota and Manatee |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/10/28/one-month-after-ian-hit-sarasota-manatee-then-now-photos/10608629002/ |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}}

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Across Hardee County, there were {{Convert|500|mi|km}} of roads maintained by the county affected by the storm, including three collapsed bridges.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Gabriella |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Central Florida counties survey road damage as floodwater from Hurricane Ian recedes |url=https://www.wusf.org/weather/2022-10-12/central-florida-counties-survey-road-damage-floodwater-hurricane-ian-recedes |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=WUSF}} Strong winds also resulted in a widespread downing of electrical poles, trees and tree limbs, road signs, and traffic signals. Consequently, there were significant disruptions in communication and electrical services; falling debris blocked many roadways.

Strong winds in Okeechobee County caused minor damage to 113 structures, major damage to 35 structures, and the destruction of 2 structures. Damages there reached about $1.4 million. Martin County reported mostly isolated wind impacts, which included damage to a mobile home and a tree falling onto a residence at a fishing camp along Lake Okeechobee. Along the coast, erosion damages totaled about $6 million.{{Cite report |url=https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=MLB&product=PSH&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0 |title=Preliminiary Hurricane Ian Post Tropical Cyclone Report – NWS Melbourne FL |language=en-US |access-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006195804/https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=MLB&product=PSH&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |url-status=live}} Hundreds of sea turtle eggs were destroyed and scattered across the Fort Pierce beach.{{cite news |last1=Blandford |first1=Laurie K. |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Hundreds of sea turtle eggs scattered across Fort Pierce beach following Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/09/29/sea-turtle-eggs-scattered-across-fort-pierce-beach-after-hurricane-ian/10460092002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010060745/https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/09/29/sea-turtle-eggs-scattered-across-fort-pierce-beach-after-hurricane-ian/10460092002/ |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |work=TC Palm}} Ian wrought little structural impacts in Indian River County, although a loss of up to {{cvt|100000|cuyd|abbr=on}} of sand was reported, with a replacement expected to cost nearly $4 million. In Osceola County, severe flooding affected or damaged some 900 businesses and 3,200 dwellings, leading to around $148 million in private property damages. The worst of the floods in the county occurred near Lake Center and in parts of Kissimmee and St. Cloud.

Most neighborhoods in Orlando were flooded as many of the city's numerous lakes overflowed, with the city receiving {{cvt|14|in|mm}} of rain. About 250 people were rescued.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian: Orlando's lakes overflow after storm's deluge |url=https://news.yahoo.com/hurricane-ian-orlando-lakes-overflow-195500153.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002213805/https://news.yahoo.com/hurricane-ian-orlando-lakes-overflow-195500153.html |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=news.yahoo.com |language=en-US}} Heavy rain led to severe flooding in a Disney World resort hotel.[https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/hurricane-ian-floods-disney-world-hotel-in-florida.amp Hurricane Ian floods Disney World hotel in Florida], Fox 35 Orlando, September 30, 2022 Disney suffered an estimated $65 million in economic losses from the storm.[https://insidethemagic.net/2022/11/disney-closed-hurricane-ian-lost-money-ld1/ Hurricane Ian Caused Disney to Lose Whopping $65 Million], Inside the Magic, November 10, 2022 Nearby, one ride sustained structural damage at Universal Orlando.{{cite news |title=Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando damaged in Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.fox13news.com/news/hurricane-ian-does-damage-to-universal-studios-florida |access-date=June 15, 2024 |publisher=Fox 13 Tampa Bay |date=September 30, 2022}} This heavy rain contributed to September 2022 being the wettest month on record for Orlando,[https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-rain-record/41494613 NWS: September was wettest month ever recorded in Orlando], WESH, October 3, 2022 and combined with Hurricane Nicole in November, led to Orlando recording their wettest meteorological autumn on record in 2022.[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/184-cities-top-10-coldest-november-record 184 cities register among top 10 coldest Novembers on record] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108150751/https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/184-cities-top-10-coldest-november-record|date=January 8, 2023}}, Fox Weather, December 4, 2022 Orlando International Airport recorded wind gusts of up to {{cvt|74|mph|km/h}}.{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2022 |title=How strong were Ian's wind gusts in Orlando and across Central Florida? |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/how-strong-were-ians-wind-gusts-in-orlando-and-across-central-florida |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015195721/https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/how-strong-were-ians-wind-gusts-in-orlando-and-across-central-florida |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}} Near the University of Central Florida, hundreds of students were displaced after several nearby off-campus apartment complexes flooded.{{cite web |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Hurricane Ian: More than 500 UCF students seek help from school in flood aftermath |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-ne-hurricane-ian-arden-villas-ucf-student-housing-20221004-6mkj5ttzq5bo5jk3thbodwzsn4-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223022458/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-ne-hurricane-ian-arden-villas-ucf-student-housing-20221004-6mkj5ttzq5bo5jk3thbodwzsn4-story.html |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |access-date=February 23, 2023}} Property damages in Orange County were estimated at $206 million.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2022 |title=Orange County estimates $206M in property damage from Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/orange-county-estimates-206m-property-damage-hurricane-ian/5DWFS3DFG5A3DN4VRJ6DPZ4P4A/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019185725/https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/orange-county-estimates-206m-property-damage-hurricane-ian/5DWFS3DFG5A3DN4VRJ6DPZ4P4A/ |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=WFTV |language=en}} A {{convert|13|mi|km|abbr=on}} stretch of Florida's Turnpike was closed as well.{{cite news |title=Florida Turnpike closed in Orange County due to flooding from Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2022/09/29/florida-turnpike-closed-in-orange-county-due-to-flooding-from-hurricane-ian/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |publisher=Click Orlando |date=September 29, 2022}} In Seminole County, extensive floods occurred in areas adjacent to the Little Wekiva River in Altamonte Springs, the St. Johns River at Lake Harney and in Sanford, and the larger and smaller branches of the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo. Ian destroyed 2 structures, caused major damage to 1,076 structures, and inflicted minor impacts on 580 others. Damages in Seminole County totaled about $241 million. Heavy precipitation inundated many areas along the St. Johns River in Lake County, particularly around Astor. The cyclone caused minor damage to 61 structures and major impacts to 49 others, with damages in the county estimated at $4.5 million. Severe flooding also occurred to the east in Volusia County, especially adjacent to Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. Along the coast, the storm surge caused extensive impacts to seawalls in the vicinity of Daytona Beach. In New Smyrna Beach, about 180 residents had to be evacuated due to rising floodwaters,{{Cite web |last=Karr |first=Vicki |date=September 30, 2022 |title=New Smyrna Beach man drowns in flood waters awaiting rescue |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/new-smyrna-beach-man-drowns-as-flood-waters-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006195804/https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/new-smyrna-beach-man-drowns-as-flood-waters-rise |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}} with the coastal town receiving almost {{cvt|21|in|mm}} of rain according to a preliminary report released by the National Weather Service. Bunnell requested that citizens ceased using non-essential water uses as their manholes were overflowing with rainwater.{{Cite web |last=Carillo |first=Brenno |date=September 29, 2023 |title=1 year after Ian: A look back at the day of the storm and its aftermath |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/weather/2023/09/29/hurricane-ian-one-year-later-a-look-back-at-the-devastating-storm/71002174007/ |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en-US}} Around 247,000 customers lost power during the storm in Volusia County alone. The hurricane caused minor impacts to 1,197 structures, major impacts to 181 structures, and the destruction of 40 others. Damages in Volusia County were estimated at $128 million. Near June Park to the west of Melbourne, Ian spawned a weak EF0 tornado that damaged only trees and no buildings.{{cite report |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1058585 |title=Florida Event Report: EF0 Tornado |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |access-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219031638/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1058585 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |url-status=live |via=National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida |year=2022}}{{Cite web |last=Neale |first=Rick |title='Multi-vortex!' Here's how Melbourne storm chasers filmed a tornado spawned by Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/30/multi-vortex-hurricane-ian-spawned-tornado-filmed-u-s-192-west-melbourne-florida-osceola-brevard/8128020001/ |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=Florida Today |language=en-US}} Kennedy Space Center received wind gusts as high as {{cvt|108|mph|km/h}}, but only minor damage occurred.{{Cite web |title=NASA reports damage to Kennedy Space Center following Ian |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/nasa-reports-damage-to-kennedy-space-center-following-ian/ar-AA12qw0r |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002215532/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/nasa-reports-damage-to-kennedy-space-center-following-ian/ar-AA12qw0r |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=MSN |language=en-US}} Storm surge and high tides in Brevard County caused about $7 million in damage to dunes and beach crossovers. In Lake Wales, Florida, the {{convert|17|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain exceeded the threshold for a one-in-1,000 year event.{{cite news |last1=Fritz |first1=Angela |last2=Miller |first2=Brandon |title=Hurricane Ian's rainfall was a 1-in-1,000 year event for the hardest-hit parts of Florida |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/29/weather/hurricane-ian-1000-year-rainfall-climate/index.html |access-date=April 18, 2024 |publisher=CNN |date=September 29, 2022}}

Portions of the First Coast experienced strong winds, heavy rains, and significant storm surge heights that rivaled those observed during Hurricane Irma. In Flagler County, storm surge and high tides substantially damaged the Flagler Beach pier, rendered a few coastal roads impassable, and flooded home in Flagler Beach, lab buildings in Marineland, and a restaurant in Bunnell. Heavy precipitation and storm surge in St. Johns County flooded several roads in St. Augustine and resulted in the temporary closure of the Bridge of Lions. Floodwaters entered some homes in the Davis Shores neighborhood of Anastasia Island. In Duval County, several locations reported storm surge inundation, including along the Intracoastal Waterway and in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood. 22,000 power outages occurred,[https://www.jacksonville.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/09/30/jacksonville-northeast-florida-mostly-spared-st-johns-flooding-hurricane-tropical-storm-ian/10449681002/ 'We got lucky': Jacksonville spared as Tropical Storm Ian moved offshore], Jacksonville.com, September 29, 2022 and isolated wind damage also occurred, such as several trees downed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, some of which struck homes, displacing two families. In Nassau County, the storm surge resulted in damage to Fernandina Beach High School and the Fernandina Beach marina and inundated numerous roads on Piney Island near the Amelia River. Abnormally high tides, storm surge, and tropical-storm-force winds in Putnam County caused flooding in areas by Lake George and the St. Johns River, with water entering dozens of residences in Fruitland, Satsuma, and Welaka,{{cite report |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHJAX&e=202210070932 |title=Post Tropical Cyclone Report...Hurricane Ian...Updated |date=October 7, 2022 |publisher=National Weather Service Jacksonville, Florida |access-date=October 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015192619/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PSHJAX&e=202210070932 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |url-status=live}} with the St. John's River rising {{convert|2.7|ft|m|abbr=on}}.[https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/09/30/tidal-flooding-from-ian-waterlogs-parts-of-jacksonville-area-officers-close-some-roads/ Tidal flooding from Ian waterlogs parts of Jacksonville area; officers close some roads], News4Jax, September 30, 2022

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Soon after the conditions improved in impacted parts of Florida, search and rescue teams, first responders, and utility workers from un-impacted parts of Florida and across the country deployed to the area.{{Cite news |last=Kearney |first=Brent |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Northwest Florida volunteers prepare to assist Hurricane Ian victims |language=en-US |publisher=WEAR |url=https://weartv.com/news/local/northwest-florida-volunteers-prepare-to-assist-hurricane-ian-victims |access-date=September 30, 2022 |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203000/https://weartv.com/news/local/northwest-florida-volunteers-prepare-to-assist-hurricane-ian-victims |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Narveson |first=Deanna B. |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Louisiana sending assistance to Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.businessreport.com/business/louisiana-sending-assistance-to-florida-in-wake-of-hurricane-ian |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Baton Rouge Business Report |language=en-US |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203010/https://www.businessreport.com/business/louisiana-sending-assistance-to-florida-in-wake-of-hurricane-ian |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Reigstad |first=Loga |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Convoy of Wisconsin utility workers leaves to help Florida recover from Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.channel3000.com/convoy-of-wisconsin-utility-workers-leaves-to-help-florida-recover-from-hurricane-ian/ |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Channel3000.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203001/https://www.channel3000.com/convoy-of-wisconsin-utility-workers-leaves-to-help-florida-recover-from-hurricane-ian/ |url-status=live }} The American Red Cross mobilized and began to provide shelter and supplies to those who needed it as well.{{cite web |last=Supardi |first=Briana |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Red Cross workers providing hurricane relief as Ian rages |url=https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/red-cross-workers-providing-hurricane-relief-as-ian-rages |access-date=September 30, 2022 |publisher=WRGB |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203017/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertag&topUrl=cbs6albany.com |url-status=live }} Various other International, federal and local organizations also mobilized to help spread donations throughout affected populations in the form of both monetary and physical donations.{{cite web |last=Hagwood |first=Rod Stafford |date=September 30, 2022 |title=How to help Florida victims of Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/fl-ne-hurricane-ian-how-to-help-orlando-20220930-dph2f6gkivg47mmqqck5mjxucu-story.html |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=Orlando Sentinel |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001114411/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/fl-ne-hurricane-ian-how-to-help-orlando-20220930-dph2f6gkivg47mmqqck5mjxucu-story.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Mayorquin |first=Orlando |date=September 30, 2022 |title=Here's how you can help those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/29/how-to-help-hurricane-ian/10460045002/ |access-date=October 1, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203001/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/29/how-to-help-hurricane-ian/10460045002/ |url-status=live }} On October 3, The Guardian reported 10,000 people remained unaccounted for. However, the next day, FEMA's statement did not include numbers about people remaining unaccounted for.{{cite web |title=Weather tracker: Hurricane Ian likely to be costliest since 1992 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/03/hurricane-ian-cost-death-toll-florida |work=The Guardian |date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003152513/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/03/hurricane-ian-cost-death-toll-florida |url-status=live }}

There were sporadic reports of looting and burglaries at several businesses in Lee County, Florida; alleged thefts of non-essential items such as sports apparel and athletic shoes during the height of the storm prompted officials to enforce a curfew in the county.{{Cite news|url=https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/lee-county-florida-curfew-shelter|title=Looting, other crimes amid former Hurricane Ian drive officials to enforce a curfew|website=foxweather.com|author=Angeli Gabriel|date=September 29, 2022|access-date=September 29, 2022|language=en|archive-date=September 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164118/https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/lee-county-florida-curfew-shelter|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Looting, other crimes amid former Hurricane Ian drive officials to enforce a curfew |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/looting-other-crimes-amid-hurricane-052601579.html |access-date=September 29, 2022 |work=Fox Weather |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001203409/https://sports.yahoo.com/looting-other-crimes-amid-hurricane-052601579.html |url-status=live }} Door-to-door scams posing as charities were carried out across the nation.{{Cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Marc |date=October 9, 2022 |title='Hurricane Ian': Here come the scams. (And how to avoid them) |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2022/10/09/hurricane-ian-charity-scams-what-to-know/8200528001/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} According to DeSantis, Florida was working with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to use the Starlink satellite Internet service to help restore communication across the state.{{cite news |last1=Salahieh |first1=Nouran |last2=Andone |first2=Dakin |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Death toll from Hurricane Ian surpasses 100 as the search for survivors continues in Florida |publisher=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/03/us/hurricane-ian-florida-recovery-monday/index.html |access-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004003906/https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/03/us/hurricane-ian-florida-recovery-monday/index.html |url-status=live }}

At least eight school districts{{Cite web |last=Solochek |first=Jeffrey S. |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Many Florida schools plan to reopen, but those in hard hit areas remain closed |url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/10/03/many-florida-schools-plan-reopen-those-hard-hit-areas-remain-closed/ |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009195130/https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/10/03/many-florida-schools-plan-reopen-those-hard-hit-areas-remain-closed/ |url-status=live }} suffered closures as a result of Ian.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Steven |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Sarasota Schools 'aiming for Monday' to open north county schools, south county could be delayed |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/10/04/sarasota-county-schools-reopening-date-timeline-hurricane-ian/10461118002/ |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009195125/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/10/04/sarasota-county-schools-reopening-date-timeline-hurricane-ian/10461118002/ |url-status=live }} The Lee County and DeSoto County Public School Districts reopened on October 17.{{Cite web |date=October 10, 2022 |title=DeSoto County Schools to reopen in two phases |url=https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desoto-county-schools-to-reopen-in-two-phases |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX |language=en |archive-date=October 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024020420/https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desoto-county-schools-to-reopen-in-two-phases |url-status=live }} The Charlotte County Public School District reopened October 18. Sarasota County Schools were closed due to damage from storm, with classes resuming on October 10 for most of the county, while several schools that sustained more damage remaining closed until October 17.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Steven |title=What you need to know from Monday's Sarasota Schools reopening update |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2022/10/10/sarasota-county-schools-hurricane-ian-reopening-update/10461184002/ |access-date=April 17, 2023 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}}

Critics have noted that federally subsidized flood insurance is one of the reasons that people continue to move to hurricane-prone areas of Florida.{{cite web |last=Beyer |first=Scott |date=July 8, 2022 |title=Stop Subsidizing Homes in Flood Zones |url=https://catalyst.independent.org/2022/07/08/subsidizing-homes-flood-zones/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007121809/https://catalyst.independent.org/2022/07/08/subsidizing-homes-flood-zones/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Elizabeth |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Government Subsidies Encouraged Millions To Move Into Hurricane Ian's Destructive Path |url=https://reason.com/2022/09/29/government-subsidies-encouraged-millions-to-move-into-hurricane-ians-destructive-path/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007121756/https://reason.com/2022/09/29/government-subsidies-encouraged-millions-to-move-into-hurricane-ians-destructive-path/ |url-status=live }} Since the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) began, millions of people moved to Florida in the past 50 years into areas that were part of Hurricane Ian's path in part, critics note, due to the subsidized flood insurance offered by the federal government and insurance companies.{{cite news |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Maps show how millions of people have moved into Hurricane Ian's path |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/09/28/florida-population-growth-hurricane-ian-path/ |access-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001045358/https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/09/28/florida-population-growth-hurricane-ian-path/ |url-status=live }} NBC News described most of the deaths as preventable, blaming a lack of communication on the government's side and care on the citizen's side.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2022 |title=Many Hurricane Ian deaths were preventable, NBC News investigation finds |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hurricane-ian-florida-death-toll-rcna54069 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=NBC News |language=en}}

Lee County also saw a sharp rise in infections and death from flesh-eating bacteria that live in warm brackish water. By October 18, 2022, 29 cases and four deaths had been recorded since landfall due to infection from Vibrio vulnificus,{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63309246 |title=Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian |date=October 19, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |publisher=BBC News |last=Matza |first=Max |language=en-GB |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018230427/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63309246 |url-status=live }} at least one of whom was from out of state.[https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/10/20/michigan-resident-dies-from-bacteria-infection-in-hurricane-ian-aftermath/69576567007/ Family of Michigan man who died from rare infection after Ian: He was 'life of party'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028234319/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/10/20/michigan-resident-dies-from-bacteria-infection-in-hurricane-ian-aftermath/69576567007/ |date=October 28, 2022 }} The Detroit News At least one Lee County man was infected with Mycobacterium haemophilum.{{Cite news |last=Oshier |first=Amy |date=March 25, 2024 |title=Man continues to battle rare infection following Hurricane Ian |url=https://winknews.com/2024/03/25/man-continues-to-battle-rare-infection-following-hurricane-ian/ |access-date=March 27, 2024 |work=WINK-TV}} In Sarasota Bay, significant ocean stratification occurred, which took over a month for the bay to recover from, and resulted in some fish dying and fewer dolphin sightings.[https://sarasotabay.org/hurricane-ians-impact-on-sarasota-bay/ dolphin icon Hurricane Ian's Impact on Sarasota Bay], Sarasotabay.org, December 9, 2022

Around 15% of the bees in the United States, which were found in Florida, were affected by Ian. Upwards of 150,000 bee hives were destroyed in the storm. Surviving bees were malnourished due to Brazilian peppertrees, which bloom in the autumn, being stripped.{{Cite web |last=Vileira |first=Luena Rodriguez-Feo |date=October 24, 2023 |title=One year after Hurricane Ian, Florida beekeepers move steadily toward recovery |url=https://www.wuft.org/news/2023/10/24/one-year-after-hurricane-ian-florida-beekeepers-move-steadily-toward-recovery/ |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=WUFT News |language=en-US}}

Weeks later several coast side condominiums and hotels damaged by Ian in Volusia County were deemed unsafe and evacuated as Hurricane Nicole approached on November 10. Many structures fell into the ocean.{{Cite news |last1=Schneider |first1=Mike |last2=Frisaro |first2=Freida |date=November 10, 2022 |title=Tropical Storm Nicole sends beachfront homes into ocean |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nicole-rare-november-hurricane-pounds-florida-coast-93037961 |access-date=November 10, 2022 |publisher=ABC News |language=en |archive-date=November 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110073217/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nicole-rare-november-hurricane-pounds-florida-coast-93037961 |url-status=live }}

On February 10, 2024, a fire station in Sanibel was demolished after suffering wind and flood damage. The station moved temporarily into a mobile home that month.{{Cite web |last=Biederman |first=Diana |date=February 10, 2024 |title=Demolished: Fire station served Sanibel residents for over 50 years before Hurricane Ian |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/sanibel/2024/02/10/sanibel-fire-station-172-demolished-2024-hurricane-ian/72551658007/ |access-date=February 10, 2024 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}}

The Tampa Bay Rays were forced to move their practice facilities for the 2023 preseason due to extensive damage in Port Charlotte.{{cite news |title=Rays moving spring camp due to damage caused by hurricane |url=https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/ap-rays-moving-spring-camp-due-to-damage-caused-by-hurricane/ |access-date=April 20, 2024 |publisher=Binghamton Home Page |date=December 1, 2022}}

On September 30, Biscayne National Park and portions of Everglades National Park re-opened after having sustained little damage during Hurricane Ian.[https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/hurricane-ian-post-storm-status.htm South Florida National Parks and Preserve update their status following Hurricane Ian], NPS.gov, September 29, 2022 Also on September 30, Jacksonville International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Tampa International Airport and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport reopened.[https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airports-airlines-ian-impacts/index.html The status of airports impacted by Hurricane Ian], CNN, September 30, 2022 Dry Tortugas National Park resumed seaplane tours on October 2 and ferry tours on October 10.[https://yachtwarriors.com/dry-tortugas-takes-direct-hit-from-hurricane-ian UPDATE 6: Dry Tortugas Re-opens to Visitors After Hurricane Ian], Yacht Warriors, October 12, 2022 Some state parks remained closed for longer periods of time. Myakka State Park did not reopen until December 19, 2022. https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2023/jan/13/myakka-park-reopens-after-ian-with-encouraging-bird-count/ At Cayo Costa State Park, the location of direct landfall, the park remained closed until October 25, 2023.[https://leanesuarezgroup.com/cayo-costa-beach-reopens-to-public/ Cayo Costa Beach Reopens to Public], October 25, 2023

Following the storm, a total of 26 states, including New York, New Jersey, Georgia and Tennessee, gave assistance to Florida.[https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/09/29/power-outage-miami-hurricane-ian Miami-Dade escapes Hurricane Ian with minor damages], Axios, September 29, 2022

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