Residents in Naples and Fort Myers are facing significant flooding as the storm surge from Milton continues to raise water levels above normally dry ground. In Naples, the water level has reached 3.7 feet, while Fort Myers is nearing 3 feet of water above ground level.
This surge is a result of Milton's impact on the region, causing a rapid rise in water levels. Just two weeks ago, during Hurricane Helene, the storm surge in Naples peaked at 4.02 feet, despite the storm making landfall nearly 300 miles north of the area, as reported by NOAA.
