A tropical depression formed in the central Caribbean Sea on September 23rd, then was upgraded to Tropical Storm Ian at 11 PM on September 23rd. Ian moved westward, then turned northwest on September 25th, passing just west of Jamaica and near the Cayman Islands. Ian became a hurricane on Monday, September 26th south of western Cuba, then moved north and made landfall in Pinar Del Rio Province, Cuba early on Tuesday, September 27th as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.
Ian moved into the SE Gulf of Mexico around midday on Tuesday, September 27th, then moved over Dry Tortugas as a Category 3 hurricane later that evening. Ian strengthened over the SE Gulf of Mexico as it approached Southwest Florida, becoming a Category 4 hurricane at 7 AM on Wednesday, September 28th with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and a lowest central pressure of 936 mb. Ian moved N-NE and made landfall in Cayo Costa west of Fort Myers at 3:05 PM on Wednesday, September 28th with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and minimum central pressure of 940 mb.
Ian moved NE across the central Florida peninsula during the evening and night of Wednesday, September 28th, finally being downgraded to a tropical storm about 20 miles west of Melbourne at 5 AM Thursday, September 29th. Ian moved off the east coast of Florida just north of Cape Canaveral during the mid-morning hours of Thursday, September 29th.
Ian produced a catastrophic storm surge across coastal sections of SW Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. Storm surge from surveys was estimated in the 8-11 ft range above MHHW along the Gulf beaches from Naples north to Barefoot Beach, and extending inland about 1 mile. Storm surge of 4-7 ft above MHHW was surveyed in the Naples Bay area and extending north to the Naples Airport area, as well as in North Naples near the Cocohatchee River. Farther south and east along the coast, storm surge values were estimated at 5-7 feet above MHHW in Marco Island and Goodland, and 4-6 ft MHHW in Everglades City and Chokoloskee.
Wind gusts as high as 110 mph were measured in the Naples area at heights well above the standard surface elevation of 33 feet. Sustained winds in the 70-75 mph range likely occurred in NW Collier County as well as far western sections of Hendry and Glades counties. Elsewhere across South Florida, peak winds were generally in the 45-70 mph range.
A total of 13 reported tornadoes were spawned by Ian on Tuesday, September 27th and early on Wednesday, September 28th as it was approaching the SW Florida coast, the strongest being an EF-2 in the Delray Beach area of Palm Beach County.
Storm total rainfall amounts from 8 AM on September 26th to 8 AM on September 29th ranged from 4 to 10 inches across southern Florida. The highest rainfall amounts occurred in the day or two leading up to the storm's landfall, with highest values over western metro Broward County in the 8-10 inch range, as well as in parts of the city of Miami.
All of the associated effects of Ian in southern Florida resulted in 10 fatalities, at least 2 injuries, $2.2 billion in property damage, and at least $500,000 in crop damage. The vast majority of the damage was likely caused by the significant to major storm surge in Collier County. Of the 10 deaths, 2 were directly caused by the storm surge in Collier County, and the remaining 8 were indirectly caused by the storm during evacuation, preparation, and clean-up activities. The 13 associated tornadoes resulted in 2 injuries an estimated $2.5 million in property damage.
Six people were injured at South Pointe Pier Park on Miami Beach on September 30th by large waves caused by swells from the back side of Ian.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 15:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 419.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest winds occurred in western Hendry county in the LaBelle area where sustained winds probably reached the threshold of hurricane force for a brief time, with gusts of at least 80 mph. Maximum wind gusts across eastern sections of the county were in the 60-70 mph range.
Estimated highest number of customers without power is 10,588. 29th. Estimated damage total is $419,000. A total of 112 structures were damaged, most in the western part of the county.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed two indirect deaths from the storm: a 72-year old male from a heart attack while outside during the peak of the storm and could not be reached by paramedics due to dangerous conditions, and a 29-year-old male who was shot dead by another person after an argument. The victim was a contractor who had been sent to the area to help with relief efforts.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest sustained winds were confined to very close to the coast, mainly in the 40-45 mph range. Wind gusts were in the 50-55 mph across most of coastal Broward County. Wind damage was minor and mainly to trees and fences. Estimated highest number of customers without power is 1,572.
Damage from tornadoes in Pembroke Pines and Davie are included in the individual tornado entries for this episode.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest sustained winds were confined to very close to the coast, mainly in the 40 mph range. Wind gusts were in the 40-55 mph across most of coastal Miami-Dade County. Wind damage was minor and mainly to trees and fences. Estimated highest number of customers without power is 5,950.

Tropical Storm in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 07:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest sustained winds across inland Palm Beach County were in the 35-40 mph range, with gusts of 50-60 mph. Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Number of customers without power for the entire county is included in the Coastal Palm Beach County event narrative.

Tropical Depression in METRO BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum sustained winds were below tropical storm force, with wind gusts generally in the 40-55 mph range across metro and inland Broward County.
Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Damage estimates from tornadoes in Pembroke Pines and Davie are included in the individual tornado events for this episode. Power outage information for the entire county is included in the event narrative for Coastal Broward County.

Tropical Depression in INLAND BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum sustained winds were below tropical storm force, with wind gusts generally in the 40-55 mph range across metro and inland Broward County.
Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Damage estimates from tornadoes in Pembroke Pines and Davie are included in the individual tornado events for this episode. Power outage information for the entire county is included in the event narrative for Coastal Broward County.

Tornado in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 19:59:00 to 27-SEP-22 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOCA RATON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong tornado affected portions of Boca Raton and unincorporated Delray Beach on the evening of September 27th, 2022. The beginning of the identified damage was at the Florida Atlantic University Campus in Boca Raton, where siding was torn off of a
building. Doppler radar showed evidence of strong rotation along the track, however damage reports are unavailable for the remainder of the Boca Raton portion of the track. EF-0 damage was noted at the American Heritage School just south of Linton Blvd where trees were uprooted and fences were damaged.
The tornado intensified after crossing Linton Blvd and entered the Kings Point community. Considerable damage to condominium buildings, trees, and vehicles was noted. EF-1 and EF-2 damage was common in Kings Point. The roof was completely lifted off of a small two-story building complex, with an adjacent larger two-story building complex having about 25% of its roof lifted. Several palm trees were snapped at the middle, and one of the snapped palm trees crashed into a second story
unit and tore a large hole into the wall. A few cars were flipped and moved, and many large tree branches were snapped at the top of the tree canopies.
In Kings Point, 2 people were injured in their homes when their roof collapsed. One person was rescued from her bathroom after her roof collapsed. A total of about 30 people were evacuated.
Just north of the Kings Point community, large tree branches were broken off trees at a Home Depot parking lot at Jog Road and Atlantic Avenue. The tornado continued north of Atlantic Avenue and entered the Villages of Oriole where EF-1 damage was observed to a few homes, mainly in the form of roof uplift and loss of roof covering/shingles. The tornado lifted in the area of Jog Road and N. Oriole Blvd.

Tornado in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 18:17:00 to 27-SEP-22 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD N PERRY AR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down at North Perry Airport (HWO), causing EF-1 damage to 20 general aviation aircraft, including several which flipped over, damage to 50 feet of fencing, and minor damage to hangar doors and structures. The tornado crossed Pines Boulevard near the University Drive intersection, passing over the College Plaza
and Pembroke Commons shopping centers and causing mainly EF-0 damage to
signs and trees. It then continued moving NW into the Pasadena Lakes neighborhood where it intensified into the high-end EF-0 range, with many large tree branches broken, minor roof damage to two houses, and windows broken at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School. The tornado caused EF-1 damage to a Publix at the corner of Sheridan Street and Pine Island Road where the front glass sliding doors were broken off their hinges. It continued NW through Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City, uprooting a large tree near the corner of Palm Avenue and Griffin Road before lifting just north of Griffin Road.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 10:00:00 to 29-SEP-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant to major storm surge flooding covered almost all of Collier County south and west of Tamiami Trail from Everglades City to the Lee County line. Major storm surge flooding was noted within a mile of the Gulf coast, both at the beachfront and the Intracoastal Waterways. Farther inland, significant to major storm surge occurred south and west of Naples Municipal Airport along the Gordon River and Rock Creek, as well as along the Cocohatchee River and Palm River areas.
Surveyed storm tide inundation depths are as follows across portions of the area above mean higher high water (MHHW) except where specifically noted:
Collier County Beaches: 10-11 ft on northern end of county/Barefoot Beach to 7-9 ft south end near Gordon Pass and up to Naples Pier. Vanderbilt Beach to Wiggins Pass State Park: 8-10 ft.
Palm River Estates: 6-8 ft.
Naples Bay: 4-7 ft in Tin City and Cove Inn areas. Similar values likely occurred on the east side of Naples Bay in the Royal Harbor area.
Naples Airport/Rock Creek/Baker Park: 4-6 ft. About 2-3 ft above ground level (AGL) on Tamiami Trail based on pictures near Bayshore Drive intersection, and this amount of inundation likely occurred in East Naples from Tamiami Trail north to Davis Blvd to Rock Creek.
Naples/River Park/Central Avenue: 3-4 ft AGL.
Marco Island: maximum 7 ft, about 2-4 ft AGL in lower elevation areas on the island.
Goodland: 4 ft AGL, probably 7 ft MHHW reference to Goodland Bay.
Everglades City: 2-4 feet AGL common across the town. Storm surge made it as far inland as Tamiami Trail from Ochopee to SR 92.
Chokoloskee: 2 ft AGL at Outdoor Resorts Hotel property next to marina. Up to 6 ft MHHW.
At least 8 deaths in Collier County were attributed to the storm. Three (3) deaths in Naples were directly caused by storm surge drowning. An additional 5 people died from indirect causes, 2 from heart attacks, 1 from a fall while evacuating, and 2 unknown.
Total damage caused by the storm surge is included in the Hurricane entry for Coastal Collier County.

Tropical Depression in METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum sustained winds were below tropical storm force, with wind gusts generally in the 40-50 mph range across metro and inland Miami-Dade County.
Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Damage estimates from tornadoes in Doral and Fountainbleau are included in the individual tornado events for this episode. Power outage information for the entire county is included in the event narrative for Coastal Miami-Dade County.

Tropical Depression in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 21:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum sustained winds were below tropical storm force, with wind gusts generally in the 40-50 mph range across metro and inland Miami-Dade County.
Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Damage estimates from tornadoes in Doral and Fountainbleau are included in the individual tornado events for this episode. Power outage information for the entire county is included in the event narrative for Coastal Miami-Dade County.
Crop damage includes losses caused by wind to fruit trees.

High Surf in COASTAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 30-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large swells on the back side of departing Hurricane Ian caused large waves and rough surf on portions of the Miami-Dade County coast. Six people were hospitalized with minor injuries when a large wave crashed onshore at South Pointe Pier Park in Miami Beach around 10:45 AM EDT, sweeping people into Government Cut.

Tornado in MONROE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 16:10:00 to 27-SEP-22 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINECREST
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tornado over the Everglades of Mainland Monroe County near Loop Road was confirmed by doppler radar tornado debris signature.

Tornado in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 20:22:00 to 27-SEP-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado began in Wellington just north of Greenbriar Park, causing EF-0 to EF-1 damage in the form of torn roof tiles and many broken tree branches in the Wanderer's Golf Course community. The tornado moved northwest into the Lakefield West and Meadow Wood of the Landings communities, causing minor roof damage before crossing Flying Cow Ranch Road and moving over open land south of Southern Boulevard.
Damage totals are estimated based on at least 2 dozen homes sustaining roof damage.
The tornado crossed Southern Boulevard near Lion Country Safari Road, causing significant tree damage, then passed just west of Lion Country Safari into Loxahatchee where tree trunks were snapped in the Buck Ridge Trail and Hanover Circle area.
The last reported damage was fence damage at Hanover Circle and Duellant Road.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 10:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.20B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts of 100-110 mph were measured at about 100-150 feet above ground level over western Collier county at the Naples Grande Resort, at Kalea Bay, and at Naples Municipal Airport. Peak near-surface wind gusts were likely in the 80-90 mph range. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees/fences/screens, with minor wind damage to vulnerable structures.
Estimated highest number of customers without power was 201,095 as of 3 PM on September 29th.
Reported damage estimate for the entire county is $2.2 billion, which includes storm surge-related damage. Of that, $1.7 billion is to residential properties and $492 million to commercial properties. A total of 33 buildings were destroyed, with 3,515 residential and commercial buildings suffering major damage. Breakdown of damage amount by
City/area: unincorporated Collier County $948 million, city of Naples $989
Million, Marco Island $256 million, Everglades City $7.1 million.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 12:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gusts over interior sections of Collier County were around 70 mph in the Immokalee area, but it is likely that higher winds up to 90 mph occurred as the center of Ian passed just north of the area. Maximum sustained winds were probably right at the threshold of hurricane force (74 mph). Lower wind speeds occurred farther south and east in the county. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees/fences/screens, with minor wind damage to vulnerable structures.
Estimated highest number of customers without power was 201,095 as of 3 PM on September 29th.
Damage estimates are included in the coastal Collier County event narrative.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 15:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest winds over Glades County occurred over western and northern sections of the where sustained winds likely reached the threshold of hurricane force, with gusts of least 80 mph. Maximum wind gusts were in the 60-70 mph range over eastern sections of the county.
Estimated highest number of customers people without power is 5,696. Damage assessment: 3 structures destroyed, 14 with major damage, and 25 with minor damage. Two (2) homes were severely damaged from a tornado in Moore Haven.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 01:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest sustained winds were confined to very close to the coast, mainly in the 40-50 mph range. Wind gusts were in the 50-60 mph across most of coastal Palm Beach County. Wind damage was minor and mainly to trees and fences. Estimated highest number of customers without power is 8,110.

Tropical Storm in METRO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 28-SEP-22 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Highest sustained winds across metro Palm Beach County were in the 35-40 mph range, with gusts of 50-60 mph. Wind damage was minor and confined to trees and fences.
Number of customers without power for the entire county is included in the Coastal Palm Beach County event narrative.

Tornado in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 01:25:00 to 28-SEP-22 01:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORE HAVEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado moved NW over portions of Moore Haven early Wednesday morning, September 28th. First signs of damage was tree damage near Park Avenue and Yaun Road, with siding and panel damage to a home on Park Avenue, as well as two storage trailers tipped near the Sportsman Village on Daniels Road next to the US 27 bridge. The damage path ended near the Moore Haven Yacht Club where siding damage to homes were observed. Damage is consistent with the higher end of the EF-0 scale.
Damage totals are estimated.

Tornado in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 20:30:00 to 27-SEP-22 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOXAHATCHEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado moved through western sections of Loxahatchee at around the same time that another tornado was occurring in the same general area west of Lion Country Safari. The tornado started near Dellwood Road and produced EF1 tree damage as well as roof damage to a single family home. The last damage point available was along Capet
Creek Court where significant damage to the roof of a stable was observed. Damage amount is estimated.

Tornado in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 17:22:00 to 27-SEP-22 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were significantly damaged by a brief tornado next to the city of Doral Police Training complex. Damage to the SE in the Fountainbleau area a few minutes earlier likely came from the same parent storm.

Tornado in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 00:31:00 to 28-SEP-22 00:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado affected two blocks of the Sunshine Village manufactured home community in Davie near SW 136 Avenue and I-595. Damage was relatively minor, mainly to siding, gutters, awnings, and trees. Damage totals are estimated.

Tornado in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 14:48:00 to 27-SEP-22 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIAMI NEW TAMIAMI AR
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tornado over the Everglades of far NW Miami-Dade County was confirmed by doppler radar tornado debris signature.

Tornado in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 23:40:00 to 27-SEP-22 23:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIRAMAR
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tornado over the Everglades of NW Broward County was confirmed by doppler radar tornado debris signature.

Tornado in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 18:51:00 to 27-SEP-22 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HOLLYWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down in the 4800 block of Jefferson Street in Hollywood, breaking off large tree branches. A well defined tornado debris signature (TDS) was observed on doppler radar as the tornado moved NW across portions of Hollywood, crossing the Florida Turnpike near Stirling Road. Trees were uprooted west of the Turnpike near and south of the Broward College central campus in Davie, before lifting near the intersection of University Drive and I-595 in Davie.

Tornado in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 28-SEP-22 04:56:00 to 28-SEP-22 04:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Brief tornado occurred in Boynton Beach near I-95 and Boynton Beach Boulevard. Damage was minor and confined to trees and a fence. There was an unconfirmed report of damage to the city hall building in the town of Gulf Stream which may be from this parent storm.

Tornado in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-22 17:13:00 to 27-SEP-22 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET WATER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Picture received via social media of tree damage in the Fountainbleau area near the Dolphin Expressway and Galloway Road. Radar data indicated the likelihood of a small tornado in the area. Tree damage in Doral a few minutes after this event likely came from the same parent storm.