Hurricane Nicole made landfall near Vero Beach, Florida as a Category 1 Hurricane on Thursday, November 10, 2023 with estimated maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The system was originally classified as a subtropical storm after forming several hundred miles east of the Bahamas before it gained tropical characteristics as it approached Grand Bahama and Abaco Island. The interplay between Nicole and an expansive area of high pressure over the eastern United States produced a large wind field of tropical storm force over the western Atlantic, with a long northeast fetch that stretched over 1000 miles. These onshore winds generated very large seas in excess of 30 feet offshore, which over multiple unusually high tide cycles, led to moderate to severe beach erosion across east central Florida. Damage to coastal structures was extensive, particularly across Volusia County where an already weakened shoreline due to Hurricane Ian succumbed to the long-duration high surf event. Two indirect storm-related fatalities were reported in Orange County.

Storm Surge/Tide in SOUTHERN BREVARD BARRIER ISLANDS, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet, locally up to 6 feet, along the Brevard County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of numerous structures along the coastline, namely dunes, beach access crossovers, and boardwalks. Approximately 10 coastal structures across the county were deemed unsafe and required additional analysis by engineers as well as local and state officials. Elevated water levels of up to 2 to 4 feet and wave action along the intracoastal waters resulted in damage to numerous boat docks and a few marinas in the county. Damage assessments are unavailable.

Storm Surge/Tide in NORTHERN BREVARD BARRIER ISLANDS, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet, locally up to 6 feet, along the Brevard County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of numerous structures along the coastline, namely dunes, beach access crossovers, and boardwalks. Approximately 10 coastal structures across the county were deemed unsafe and required additional analysis by engineers as well as local and state officials. Elevated water levels of up to 2 to 4 feet and wave action along the intracoastal waters resulted in damage to numerous boat docks and a few marinas in the county. Damage assessments are unavailable.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Martin County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in INLAND MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Martin County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 495.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet, locally up to 6 feet, along the Volusia County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of seawalls and structures along the coastline. Numerous structures, including homes, condominiums, and hotels were deemed unsafe and required additional analysis by engineers as well as county and state officials. Several homes along the 4000 block of S. Atlantic Ave. in Wilbur-by-the-Sea and in Port Orange collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean. Numerous waterfront structures along the intracoastal waters, including the Halifax River, experienced inundation due to water levels rises of 3 to 5 feet. A damage assessment conducted by the Volusia County Property Appraiser's Office indicated 329 properties affected, 101 with minor damage, 154 with major damage, and 23 that were destroyed, primarily due to storm surge related flooding along the beaches and intracoastal. Total estimated damage is approximately $500M.

Flood in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 08-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rainfall totals of 3-6 inches, which fell between 0700EST on the 8th and 1500EST on the 10th led to generally nuisance type to minor street flooding across portions of Volusia County. The St. Johns River at Astor, which was already in moderate flood stage due to the remnant effects of Hurricane Ian, experienced water level rises as early as the 8th due to increasing north to northeast winds impeding the river's flow. Renewed flooding was reported along numerous streets and communities along the river in Astor. At Deland, already in minor flood stage, river gauges recorded a rise into moderate flood stage on the 9th.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in NORTHERN BREVARD BARRIER ISLANDS, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in MAINLAND SOUTHERN BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in COASTAL INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Indian River County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 50 to 60 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Flood in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 08-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rainfall totals of 4-7 inches, which fell between 0700EST on the 8th and 1500EST on the 10th, led to generally minor street flooding across portions of the county. The St. Johns River at Sanford, which was already in minor flood stage due to remnant effects from Ian, experienced water level rises to moderate flood stage on Thu. Nov. 10. Above Lake Harney at Geneva, the river, which was already in minor flood stage, experienced slow rises into moderate flood stage in the days after. A small number of structures experienced at least some damage according to reports; however, official estimates were unavailable at the time of this writing.

Tropical Storm in INLAND ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in St. Lucie County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Flood in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 08-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches which fell between 0700EST on the 8th and 1500EST on the 10th led to generally nuisance type to minor street flooding across portions of Lake County. The St. Johns River at Astor, which was already in moderate flood stage due to the remnant effects of Hurricane Ian, experienced water level rises as early as the 8th due to increasing north to northeast winds impeding the river's flow. Renewed flooding was reported along numerous streets and communities along the river in Astor. At Deland, already in minor flood stage, river gauges recorded a rise into moderate flood stage on the 9th. A damage assessment provided by the county indicated a total of 44 residential and manufactured homes were affected in the area at a cost of approximately $1.4M.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet along the Indian River County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of structures along the coastline, namely dunes, beach access crossovers, and boardwalks. Elevated water levels of up to 2 to 4 feet and wave action along the intracoastal waters resulted in damage to some boat docks and marinas throughout the county.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet along the St. Lucie County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of structures along the coastline, namely dunes and beach access crossovers. Elevated water levels of up to 2 to 4 feet and wave action along the intracoastal waters resulted in street flooding along the riverfront and damage to some boat docks and marinas in the county.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 22:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Volusia County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 23:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Volusia County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Nicole led to water level rises of 3 to 5 feet along the Martin County coastline. Moderate to severe beach erosion along already weakened dunes left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian led to additional failures of structures along the coastline, namely dunes and beach access crossovers. Notable storm surge flooding occurred along parts of MacArthur Blvd. on Hutchinson Island in Stuart after waves breached the adjacent dunes. Elevated water levels of up to 2 to 4 feet and wave action along the intracoastal waters resulted in some street flooding along the riverfront, particularly in Stuart, as well as damage to some boat docks in the county. Notably, Scripps Buoy 41114, which is typically moored off of Fort Pierce, washed ashore on Stuart Beach.

Tropical Storm in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 10-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Seminole County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph in the county. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 10-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Orange County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 to 65 mph through the county. At the height of the storm, 76,000 customers were left without power. Two indirect storm-related fatalities were reported when a 23-year-old man and his twin sister came in contact with a downed power line near the intersection of Bayfront Parkway and East Pershing Ave in Conway.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in INLAND NORTHERN BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in MAINLAND NORTHERN BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 10-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Lake County. Scattered reports of trees downed due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 45 and 55 mph. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 10-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Lake County. Scattered reports of trees downed due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 45 and 55 mph. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in OSCEOLA, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 23:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Orange County. Isolated reports of trees downed due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 50 to 60 mph through the county. Upwards of 2,000 customers were left without power. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Okeechobee County. Minimal damage was reported by the county. A few reports of trees downed due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaks between 40 to 50 mph. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in SOUTHERN BREVARD BARRIER ISLANDS, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in INLAND SOUTHERN BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Brevard County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 55 to 65 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in INLAND INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in Indian River County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 65 and 75 mph along the coast, and 50 to 60 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 09-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 10-NOV-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and hurricane force wind gusts and heavy rain in St. Lucie County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 and 65 mph along the coast, and 45 to 55 mph across inland areas. No storm-related fatalities were reported by county officials.