As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida, residents in southwest Florida are facing the threat of substantial storm surge. Some areas are expected to see more than 10 feet of surge by this evening, posing a serious risk to coastal communities.
In Naples, the current inundation level is at 2.76 feet over normally dry ground, pushing the area into moderate flood stage. This represents an increase of over 3 feet since midday, highlighting the rapid escalation of the situation. Similarly, Fort Myers is experiencing nearly 2 feet of inundation over normally dry ground as of 5:00 p.m., indicating the widespread impact of the storm surge.
