Hurricane Dorian moved slowly northwest away from Grand Bahama Island late in the evening September 2. Dorian tracked parallel to the eastern Florida coast over the next 36-48 hours at Category 2-3 strength, making its closest approach when the center was approximately 80 miles east of the tip of Cape Canaveral. Rain bands on the western periphery of Dorian's circulation moved very near the east central Florida coast producing sustained tropical storm force winds in coastal areas of Brevard and Volusia counties, and gusts to tropical storm force along the Treasure Coast. As the center of Hurricane Dorian moved north of the Cape, a rain band developed on the western side of the hurricane, and gusts to tropical storm force were observed in Orange and Seminole Counties. There were no direct hurricane-related fatalities, however 5 indirect fatalities occurred during the preparedness and evacuation phases of the hurricane. Preliminary damage estimates across east central Florida exceeded $32 million, primarily related to beach erosion.
A storm surge of 2-3 feet AGL affected areas north of Cape Canaveral, and storm surge of near 2 feet AGL impacted areas south of Cape Canaveral through Martin County. Moderate to major beach erosion occurred along many sections of the east-central Florida coastline. Water levels rises within the coastal lagoon system reached between 1 and 2 feet above normal levels due to a combination of coastal surge, persistent north winds, and reduced drainage through the inlets to the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 02:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Indian River County, tropical storm force sustained winds affected the barrier island, with gusts to tropical storm force in squalls through much of the remainder of the county. The highest sustained wind was measured at Sebastian Inlet Pier (48 mph from the northeast at 1721LST on September 3) and the peak gust was also at Sebastian Inlet Pier (61 mph from the northeast at 1821LST on September 3). Across the county, 781 people evacuated into storm shelters.

Storm Surge/Tide in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 07:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As Hurricane Dorian moved northwest parallel to the east central Florida coast, the Martin County beaches experienced varying degrees of beach erosion, with moderate to major beach erosion in some areas, due to an estimated 2 foot AGL storm surge. The strong onshore winds and large swells over two high tide cycles contributed to the surge. Similar water level rises occurred within the Indian River Lagoon system where shoreside flooding occurred in some locations, including at Sandspirit Park and along the east side of the Saint Lucie River in Stuart. The economic loss due to beach erosion was estimated at $10.5 million due primarily to beach erosion. There was significant beach erosion north of Saint Lucie Inlet, with approximately 40 feet of beach lost. Although there were no dunes breached, ocean water did intrude between some homes on MacArthur Boulevard in South Hutchinson Island.

Storm Surge/Tide in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 07:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As Hurricane Dorian moved northwest parallel to the east central Florida coast, the Saint Lucie County beaches experienced varying degrees of beach erosion, with moderate to major beach erosion in some areas, due to an estimated 2 foot AGL storm surge. The strong onshore winds and large swells over two high tide cycles contributed to the surge. Similar water level rises occurred within the Indian River Lagoon system.

Storm Surge/Tide in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 07:30:00 to 04-SEP-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As Hurricane Dorian moved northwest parallel to the east central Florida coast, the Indian River County beaches experienced varying degrees of beach erosion, with moderate to major beach erosion in some areas, due to an estimated 2 foot AGL storm surge. The strong onshore winds and large swells over two high tide cycles contributed to the surge. Similar water level rises occurred within the Indian River Lagoon system. The greatest beach erosion occurred in the Vero Beach area, with dune loses up to 10 feet. Economic loses due to beach erosion was estimated at $7.75 million.

Storm Surge/Tide in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 07:30:00 to 04-SEP-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As Hurricane Dorian moved northwest parallel to the east central Florida coast, the Brevard County beaches experienced varying degrees of beach erosion, with moderate to major beach erosion in some areas.  The strong onshore winds and large swells over three high tide cycles contributed to an estimated 2-3 feet AGL of storm surge north of Cape Canaveral, and an estimated 2 feet AGL of storm surge south of Cape Canaveral. Similar water level rises around 2 feet above normal levels occurred within the Indian River Lagoon system. The economic loss due to beach erosion was estimated at $13 million, and damage to crossovers and beach ramps was estimated around $250,000.

Storm Surge/Tide in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 08:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

As Hurricane Dorian moved northwest parallel to the east central Florida coast, the Volusia County beaches experienced varying degrees of beach erosion, with moderate to major beach erosion in some areas. The strong onshore winds and large swells over three high tide cycles contributed to an estimated 2-3 feet AGL of storm surge. Similar water level rises around 2 feet above normal levels occurred within the Halifax and Indian River Lagoon system, where shoreside flooding occurred in some locations. Preliminary damage estimates, primarily due to beach erosion, were $469,514, mainly impacting Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and Daytona Beach Shores.

Tropical Storm in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 15:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Volusia County, tropical storm force sustained winds affected the barrier island, with gusts to tropical storm force in squalls through much of the remainder of the county. The highest sustained wind was measured at New Smyrna Beach (47 mph from the north at 0144LST on September 4) and the peak gust was also at New Smyrna Beach (69 mph from the north at 0144LST on September 4). Approximately 5,000 residents lost power for a short period of time, and 1,200 people evacuated into shelters.

Tropical Storm in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 01-SEP-19 08:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Brevard County, tropical storm force sustained winds affected the barrier islands, with gusts to tropical storm force in squalls through much of the remainder of the county on September 3 and 4 (beginning around 0800LST on September 3). The highest sustained wind was measured at Melbourne Beach (48 mph from the northeast at 1720LST on September 3) and the peak gust was at US Air Force Wind Tower 313 in Cape Canaveral (71 mph from the north-northwest at 0200LST on September 4). Approximately 1600 people evacuated into shelters. An indirect hurricane-related fatality occurred on September 1, during the preparedness phase of the event, around 1510LST when a 68-year-old man, who was putting plywood on the windows of his home, lost his balance upon a ladder and fell three stories to his death.

Tropical Depression in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 02-SEP-19 18:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Orange County, wind gusts to minimal tropical storm force occurred in squalls throughout much of the county from approximately 1800LST September 3 to 1100LST September 4. However, there were three indirect hurricane-related fatalities that occurred on September 2 during the evacuation and preparedness phases of the storm. A 72-year-old man who evacuated to a hotel, collapsed while moving luggage and later died at a hospital. At 1553LST, a 62-year-old man who evacuated to a resort, went into cardiac arrest while moving luggage and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Around 1730LST, a 56-year-old man fell from a tree while cutting limbs prior to the weather event.

Tropical Depression in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 02-SEP-19 20:00:00 to 03-SEP-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Martin County, wind gusts to tropical storm force in squalls occurred through much of the county, especially along the barrier island. Sustained winds in Martin County remained below tropical storm force as the center of Dorian remained far away to the east. Approximately 80 residents lost power for a short period, and 1271 people evacuated into shelters.

Tropical Depression in OSCEOLA, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-19 18:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sustained winds and wind gusts experienced from Dorian in Osceola County were below tropical storm force. An indirect hurricane-related fatality occurred on September 4 at 0627LST when an 86-year-old man collapsed at a hurricane evacuation shelter in Kissimmee and was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Tropical Depression in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 02-SEP-19 20:00:00 to 03-SEP-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Saint Lucie County, wind gusts to tropical storm force in squalls occurred through much of the county, especially along the barrier islands. Sustained winds in Saint Lucie County remained below tropical storm force as the center of Dorian remained far away to the east.

Tropical Depression in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 04-SEP-19 06:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Seminole County, wind gusts to minimal tropical storm force occurred in squalls through much of the county. Across the county, 237 people checked into shelters, and minor flooding occurred along the Saint Johns River near Geneva.