Floodwater Fills Streets in Florida's Bradenton as Idalia Moves Inland

Floodwater Fills Streets in Florida’s Bradenton as Idalia Moves Inland

Storm surge flooding lingered in Florida’s Tampa area on Wednesday, August 30, as Hurricane Idalia moved across southeastern Georgia.

Footage posted by the Bradenton Police Department shows flooding in the city on Wednesday afternoon.

Flash and river flooding were likely across Georgia and parts of the Carolinas through Thursday, the National Hurricane Center warned. Credit: Bradenton Police Department via Storyful

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Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia | Your Observer

Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia | Your Observer

Lakewood Ranch’s Mary Carlin was so confident the area would only be dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia that she flew into the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport on Tuesday from Ohio.

“We knew it would hit way north,” Carlin said.

On Wednesday morning, Carlin was walking her dog, Teddy, in the Greenbrook Adventure Park. Teddy, an American Labrador retriever, is a retired breeder for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

The rain, heavy at times, didn’t bother Carlin.

“I lived in Seattle for 20 years,” she said with a laugh.

Most of the Lakewood Ranch area was unscathed by the storm. Many businesses were open all over East County on Wednesday morning and very little debris littered local roadways.

River Club’s Frederic Mihailovic was picking up leaves and branches from his yard that fell during Hurricane Idalia.

Mihailovic, a pilot, was flying home and was forced to land in Fort Myers early Wednesday morning. He didn’t arrive until around 1 a.m. Determined to get home, he hopped in a rental car and drove through heavy winds and rain to get back to Lakewood Ranch.

Mihailovic said there wasn’t any damage to his home, but there was slight flooding on the sidewalk.

“It’s nothing we haven’t seen before,” he said. 

He said the hurricane wasn’t bad, and his family took all the precautions necessary to prepare for the storm. 

“(Hurricane Idalia) was good because it gives us an appreciation for what’s to come,” Mihailovic said. “We bought the supplies you’re supposed to have and now we have a stash ready to go.”

Mihailovic said it’s important to monitor the radar to be aware of the path of any hurricane and know what to expect for rain, storm surge and peak wind gusts.

“You have to be aware of what you’re up against,” he said.

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‘Don’t Be A Hurricane Tourist’ After Idalia Floods Manatee: Official

‘Don’t Be A Hurricane Tourist’ After Idalia Floods Manatee: Official

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Hurricane Idalia passed by Manatee County as a Category 2 storm before making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 3.

While the county “was spared much of what could have happened,” it brought wind, rain, flooding and power outages to the area, the city of Bradenton said in a news release.

As of Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., 7,380 Florida Power & Light customers reported power outages during the storm and most had power restored by about 8:20 a.m., a Facebook post from the city said.

Hours later, around 1:15 p.m., about 3,600 FPL customers in the county were without power, according to poweroutage.us.


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Bradenton’s water treatment plant was taken temporarily offline Wednesday afternoon because of flooding, the city wrote. City water customers are asked to conserve water until the tides go down by not washing dishes or doing laundry and conserving showers and flushing.

Multiple roads are flooded throughout the county and more storm surges are expected throughout the day. Drivers are asked to stay off the roads unless it’s necessary, especially to make way for first responders and city and county staff.

“Please don’t be a hurricane tourist,” Charlie Bishop, acting county administrator, said in a video shared to the county’s Facebook page.

Flooded roads in Bradenton include:

  • Palma Sola Boulevard West
  • Virginia Avenue from a half block south of Manatee Avenue down to 12th Avenue W.
  • Riverview Dr W east from 26th Street
  • Riverside Dr E: 2nd Street to 6th Street, 18th Street to 21st Street, 24th Street to Chauncey Avenue E
  • Skate Park along Riverwalk
  • 4th Street and 1st Avenue E.
  • 2nd Avenue east from 17th Street E. to Brown Street E., including parts of 3rd Avenue E.

The Palma Sola Causeway and Manatee Bridge remain closed Wednesday. All city of Bradenton parks are also closed.

The Manatee Avenue and Cortez Road bridges connecting the county’s mainland to Anna Maria Island are closed, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. The bridge at Riverview Boulevard and 59th Street W. is also closed.

“Deputies are reporting many flooded roads on the island and anticipate water will continue to rise until we reach high tide,” the agency said.

There is flooding in Terra Ceia and roadways are open for local traffic only, the agency said. Bishop Harbor Road is also closed.

An up-to-date list of road closure in the county can be found at mymanatee.org/roadclosures.

First responders were kept busy as Hurricane Idalia passed by Manatee County.

During the storm, officers, as well as the Bradenton Fire Department and FPL crews, responded to a sparking power line outside of Kentucky Motel. Those staying at the motel were briefly evacuated, police said.

Officers also rescued a distressed boater off Palma Sola Causeway.

A beach patrol lifeguard with the Manatee Public Safety Department used a paddleboard to access a boat in the waters, worried that the person on board might be in distress, police said. When they got to the boat, the person was no longer on board.

Police found the man further down the causeway and took him for an injury assessment, the department said. Manatee County Search & Rescue also assisted with the rescue.

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Hurricane Idalia’s surge leaves parts of Manatee County and Anna Maria Island flooded

Hurricane Idalia’s surge leaves parts of Manatee County and Anna Maria Island flooded

Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Manatee County escaped the worst of Hurricane Idalia, which grazed Southwest Florida as a Category 2 hurricane.

On Wednesday, there was no loss of life or catastrophic damage reported, though storm surge left some roads, homes and businesses severely flooded.

Evacuation orders were lifted around midday as the surge began to recede. Residents were allowed to return to homes in low-lying and coastal areas, and the bridges to Anna Maria Island reopened.

However, island leaders asked that non-residents stay away from the beaches until residents had a chance to return and assess damage. Anna Maria said it would strictly limit entry to residents and business owners.

Power outages in Manatee County were minimal, impacting about 18,000 homes.

Damage assessments by county officials were underway and had topped $2 million.

While flooding was bad in some areas, officials said it could have been worse.

“We’re seeing flooding all along the (Manatee River,) Riverview Boulevard, Riverside, the Riverwalk,” said Bradenton City Administrator Rob Perry. “Quite honestly, it’s fairly minimal compared to what it could’ve been.”

Anna Maria Island, Bradenton see flooding

The cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach were underwater Wednesday morning.

“We have extreme flooding on all our roadways,” Police Chief Bill Tokajer of Holmes Beach said. “The roads aren’t passable and no bridges open to Anna Maria Island.”

It won’t be possible to assess damage until the flooding recedes, Tokajer said.

In the city of Bradenton, Mayor Gene Brown and city administrator Rob Perry were evaluating flooding along the city’s riverfront.

At 9:49 a.m., street flooding had reached three or four houses deep from the Manatee River.

“We are trying to blast out to everyone stay out of the water. We dodged the windstorm, but not the flooding,” Brown said.

In Palmetto, Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant said there was flooding along Riverside Drive, but roads are passable and city crews were picking up debris Wednesday morning.

“It looks like we fared as well as could be expected. It seems like we have been blessed,” she said.

But floodwater remained a dangerous hazard. In Palmetto, a police officer blocked vehicles from entering 11th Street Court West, where downed power lines caused an electrical hazard. The occasional pop or hiss from arcs of electricity could be heard from the waves lapping across the road.

Bill Logan, Manatee County’s information manager, said county crews were assessing damage on Wednesday, with an eye toward reopening country buildings on Thursday.

Rubonia was also flooded, illustrated by pictures shared by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria Island makes plans to reopen

Manatee County lifted its evacuation order for Anna Maria Island at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The mayors of the three Anna Maria Island cities met in an online conference to discuss reopening.

Here’s what they decided:

  • Holmes Beach would reopen at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to everyone, but is asking those who don’t live on the island to wait for flood waters to recede and not create wakes that go into residents’ homes, Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “We are asking people if you don’t live out here, give the property owners a day or two,” Titsworth said.

  • Bradenton Beach was planning to reopen at 4:30 p.m. as well, Titsworth said.

  • The city of Anna Maria planned to reopen at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to residents and business owners only, Mayor Dan Murphy said.

Anna Maria officials are asking others to stay away, due to the magnitude of the flooding.

Anna Maria will have a barricade to check IDs of drivers, he said.

“Some of the streets are unbelievably flooded. It’s just not safe,” Murphy said.

The most flooded areas are in residential pockets in the city center, but there was also flooding along Bayfront Park and North Bay Drive, nearly to Bean Point, he said.

“I have lived in Florida all my life and this is the worst I have seen. I don’t have much debris. What I have is a lot of water and it’s not going anywhere. It breaks my heart to look at this,” Murphy said.

Evacuation orders expired as of 2 p.m. and residents who could safely access their homes were allowed to do so. All shelters closed with a few remaining evacuees awaiting transport, Manatee County government said in a press release.

Please check the city’s website, www.cityofannamaria.com for details and updates, the county press release said.

Residents react to storm damage

By Wednesday morning, Bradenton-area residents had taken to the streets to assess flood damage in their neighborhoods and local parks.

Supervised by their parents, children Willow and Teddy Baxter frolicked in river water that rose onto the sidewalk at the Bradenton Riverwalk.

The floodwaters submerged part of the Rossi Park splash pad and some playground equipment.

Their father, Ted Baxter, said the family decided to ride out the storm in their house along the riverfront. While his house was safe from flooding, neighbors appeared to have floodwater in their homes.

At Portosueno Park, several residents inspected the flooding near the boat ramp. Wednesday morning, the water breached the seawall and submerged roadways in the neighborhood.

The water rose so high that manatees, a common site at the park along Palma Sola Boulevard, swam over the seawall and began feeding on the grass, said Janet Rezze, a Palma Sola Park resident.

“I watched manatees eat our grass in the backyard,” Rezze said. “That was new.”

Joanne Wilhelm sheltered with Rezze after evacuating her Longboat Key home. As of Wednesday morning, she had not had a chance to inspect her property.

“We’ve seen pictures and there’s flooding up to the back door,” said Wilhelm. “We just have to keep our fingers crossed that it doesn’t get inside the house.”

“We’ll have plenty of stories to tell,” Wilhelm said.

Along Riverside Drive East, near Manatee Memorial Hospital, two residents stayed awake until nearly 3 a.m., bracing for the worst of Hurricane Idalia’s storm surge.

By the time the sun came up, waves from the Manatee River slammed into their home. Cristie Caseman and Brian Zoller prayed the water would not continue to rise as inches entered their garage and kitchen pantry.

“We were lucky. This is the worst we’ve seen it,” said Caseman. “The stuff in the pantry is replaceable. The house is not.”

Bradenton water treatment plant offline

For about six hours Wednesday, the city of Bradenton urged its residents to reduce their water usage after its water treatment plant went offline in the wake of the storm.

Officials asked municipal water customers to conserve water until the tides subside and water levels return to normal. The city requested that those who use city water refrain from washing dishes and doing laundry and take showers sparingly.

In an interview with the Bradenton Herald, Jeannie Roberts, the city’s public information officer, confirmed that Bradenton’s drinking water supply is safe. Residents may continue to drink and cook with the water without concern, she said.

By 5 p.m. Wednesday, the system had returned to normal.

Minimal impacts to Manatee growers, SRQ airport

Manatee County agriculture, a leader in Florida’s vegetable and melon production, appeared to have largely been spared from heavy damage by Idalia.

“I’m still making phone calls but at this point mostly some flooding in the fields and wind damage but very minor,” Lisa Hickey, interim county extension agent, said in an email. “The big tomato growers in Duette are saying they had about 40 mph winds and minimal flooding that will subside with no issues.”

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, reopened at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

“We didn’t have a lick of damage,” Rick Piccolo, the airport’s president and CEO, said.

All of the scheduled Wednesday morning arrivals at SRQ were canceled by the airlines on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution, Piccolo said.

Manatee County services to resume Thursday

Although it will be awhile before homeowners affected by flooding, and 3,660 FPL customers and 311 Peace River Electric Cooperative residents without power to get back to normal, county government was planning to reopen.

“The county will be open for business Thursday,” Acting County Administrator Charlie Bishop said in a press release. “Though there may be a few facilities that won’t open due to ongoing assessment, we are doing all we can to get the bulk of our programs and facilities back to normal operations.”

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will resume operation Thursday and county waste pick up will also resume, with normal Tuesday pick-ups on Thursday, Thursday pick-ups on Friday, and Friday pick-ups on Saturday.

There will be no recycling or yard waste this week. Manatee County 3-1-1 will close at 5 p.m. and will resume normal operating hours Thursday.

All county parks will be open Thursday. However, flooding may limit use of certain amenities. All county buildings will be open Thursday, except the following:

  • Island Branch Library (closed to parking lot flooding)

  • Coquina Beach Parking (portions may be inaccessible due to post-storm clean-up)

  • Tower Two Lifeguard Stand (report of electrical issues)

“We would like to thank the public for their cooperation in staying put while we begin our recovery efforts,” County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge said in a press release.

Children try to catch a cricket in the floodwaters in Palmetto after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.Children try to catch a cricket in the floodwaters in Palmetto after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.

Children try to catch a cricket in the floodwaters in Palmetto after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.

City of Bradenton workers closed parts of Virginia Drive along Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia created flood waters making the road impassable on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.City of Bradenton workers closed parts of Virginia Drive along Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia created flood waters making the road impassable on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

City of Bradenton workers closed parts of Virginia Drive along Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia created flood waters making the road impassable on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

A woman takes photos on her phone near Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.A woman takes photos on her phone near Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.

A woman takes photos on her phone near Wares Creek after Hurricane Idalia passed on August 30, 2023.

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City of Bradenton water treatment plant offline after Hurricane Idalia

City of Bradenton water treatment plant offline after Hurricane Idalia

The city of Bradenton is urging its residents to reduce their water usage after its water treatment plant went offline in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

The city tweeted Wednesday morning that as of 11:20 a.m., the treatment plant is temporarily offline.

It is asking municipal water customers to conserve water until the tides, which are high and caused flooding and road closures throughout Manatee County as the storm passed, subside and water levels return to normal.

The city requests that those who use city water refrain from washing dishes, doing laundry and be sparing in taking showers.

“We’ll let you know when you can use your drains again,” the city of Bradenton wrote on its website Wednesday

In an interview with the Bradenton Herald, Jeannie Roberts, the city’s public information officer, confirmed that Bradenton’s drinking water supply is safe. Residents may continue to drink and cook with the water without concern, she said.

The issue could be resolved by Wednesday evening, she said, but the city had not provided an update by 4:30 p.m.

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Hurricane Idalia has cut off access to a popular beach island on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Hurricane Idalia has cut off access to a popular beach island on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Anna Maria Island was cut off from Bradenton with the Cortez and Manatee Avenue bridges closed due to several flooded roads.

“We have extreme flooding on all our roadways,” Police Chief Bill Tokejar of Holmes Beach said. “The roads aren’t passable and no bridges open to Anna Maria Island.”

It won’t be possible to assess damage until the flooding recedes, Tokejar said.

In the city of Bradenton, Mayor Gene Brown and city administrator Rob Perry were evaluating flooding along the city’s riverfront.

At 9:49 a.m., street flooding had reached three or four houses deep from the Manatee River, and waters were expected to rise even more with the high tide coming at 12:30 p.m., Brown said.

“Some houses along the waterway will be in danger of flooding,” Brown said.

Waters could rise another foot or two, he said.

“We are trying to blast out to everyone stay out of the water. We dodged the windstorm, but not the flooding,” Brown said.

Bill Logan, Manatee County’s information manager, said county crews were assessing damage on Wednesday, with an eye toward reopening country buildings on Thursday.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, reopened at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

“We didn’t have a lick of damage,” Rick Piccolo, the airport’s president and CEO, said.

Bradentonj Herald staff writer James A. Jones Jr. contributed to this report.

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Which roads are closed and flooded due to Hurricane Idalia? Find out here.

Which roads are closed and flooded due to Hurricane Idalia? Find out here.

Many Manatee County roads are flooded and closed in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

The storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm early Wednesday, and while no injuries have been reported by Manatee County or local law enforcement, the area is still feeling its impact. Much of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are underwater and several roads were flooded and had to be closed.

This has resulted in Anna Maria Island being cut off from Bradenton, as the closures include both the Cortez and Manatee Avenue Bridges.

The Palma Sola Causeway is also closed due to “unsafe driving conditions” due to flooding, with even more water expected with another high tide around noon, the Bradenton Police Department tweeted Wednesday morning.

The Bradenton Police Department reported the following roads as flooded and impassable:

  • Virginia Drive just south of Manatee Avenue

  • Riverside Drive East: from 18th Street East to 21st Street East and between 24th Street East and Chauncy Avenue

  • Riverview Boulevard West from 26th Street to 20th Street

In addition, there is flooding in Terra Ceia and roadways in that area are open for local traffic only. Bishop Harbor Road is closed, as is Riverview Boulevard and 59th Street West.

The Sunshine Skyway, one of Florida’s most famous bridges, was also closed to all traffic in both directions shortly after 3 a.m. due to wind speeds between 50 to 60 miles per hour, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Other road closures include between Riverside Drive East and First Avenue East, 24th Street Northeast and Chauncey Avenue and 18th Street Northeast and 21st Street Northeast.

A complete list of road closures in the county can be found at MyManatee.org/roadclosures.

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Holmes Beach flooding

Holmes Beach flooding

Tropical Storm Warning

is in effect, Coastal Citrus County, Inland Citrus County, Coastal Hernando County, Inland Hernando County, Coastal Pasco, Inland Pasco County, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Inland Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Inland Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, Inland Sarasota County, Sumter County, Polk County, Hardee County, DeSoto County, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

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Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Street flooding on Siesta Key along Beach Road Wednesday morning. County officials note that the water level could rise another two feet by 11 a.m.

Street flooding on Siesta Key along Beach Road Wednesday morning. County officials note that the water level could rise another two feet by 11 a.m.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARASOTA COUNTY

A cyclist rides along the flooded Riverwalk on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.

A cyclist rides along the flooded Riverwalk on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

A dead ray along the Riverwalk on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton in the wake of Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.

A dead ray along the Riverwalk on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton in the wake of Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Wade Tatangelo

Sarasota Police posted this image of street flooding at the Sarasota Bayfront. The portion of U.S. 41 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed off for safety.

Sarasota Police posted this image of street flooding at the Sarasota Bayfront. The portion of U.S. 41 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed off for safety.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Roof damage near Troll Music on East Venice Avenue, between the Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice.

Roof damage near Troll Music on East Venice Avenue, between the Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF VENICE

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Hurricane Idalia Wednesday live updates: Flooding in Bradenton, Skyway bridge closed

Hurricane Idalia Wednesday live updates: Flooding in Bradenton, Skyway bridge closed

Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the Florida Big Bend coast Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph. At 8 a.m. the storm was about 10 miles southeast of Perry. The storm had reached Category 4 strength earlier. The hurricane was moving northeast at 18 mph and was expected to move into southern Georgia later today, then along the coasts of South and North Carolina today and Thursday. Rain bands were still moving through the Sarasota-Manatee area.

Flooding along Bradenton Riverwalk

Ticket editor Wade Tatangelo took this photo along the Manatee River this morning:

Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.

Sunshine Skyway closed

The Florida Highway Patrol said the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now closed to all traffic as sustained wind speeds are now in excess of 50 mph..

Gusty winds at SRQ

A wind gust of 70 mph was reported at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport this morning. Winds are expected to diminish this morning and while water levels are high along the coast, they should recede as the high tide passes.

U.S. 41 bridges in Charlotte County closed

The U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River are closed until further notice due to road flooding in Punta Gorda, according to the county. Storm surge, high tides and excessive rainfall from Hurricane Idalia have caused widespread localized flooding, particularly in coastal areas. These conditions will continue to worsen this morning.

The Beach Road causeway leading to Manasota Key is closed until further notice. Avoid driving in downtown Punta Gorda where there are reports of flooded roads and disabled vehicles stretching from Cooper Street to Berry Street. Sections of Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda and Harborview Road and Bayshore Drive in Charlotte Harbor are susceptible to flooding. Hydroplaning incidents have been reported by law enforcement.

Residents and visitors who do not need to travel are advised to remain at home and not drive on roadways. Charlotte County reminds motorists to remain alert at all times and to exercise caution when traveling. Travelers are encouraged not to drive through roadways that are underwater and find an alternate route. Remember, turn around, don’t drown.

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