The storm surge was most severe in the front right quadrant, with 10 to 15 feet of water flooding areas like Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Pine Island, destroying thousands of buildings and causing significant damage.

In Lee County alone, 73 people lost their lives, mainly due to drowning in storm surge, and over 50,000 homes and businesses were affected, with extensive damage to roads, bridges, and structures in Fort Myers Beach.

Hurricane-force gusts in Glades County reached around 70 mph, destroying three structures and causing minor to major damage, but without reported injuries or fatalities.

Hendry County experienced hurricane-force gusts up to 70 mph, resulting in damages totaling approximately $419,000 and two deaths.

Collier County faced 6 to 9 feet of storm surge, destroying 33 homes and damaging over 3,500, with damages estimated at $2.2 billion and five fatalities.

Charlotte County experienced devastating impacts from Hurricane Ian, with over 200 homes destroyed, record rainfall nearing 27 inches, and severe flooding that caused floodwaters to reach record heights in local rivers.

Winds of 100-110 mph were recorded over western Collier County, and significant structural damage occurred across Charlotte and Hendry counties, including destroyed, damaged, or flooded buildings.

Hurricane Ian formed as Tropical Depression Nine in the Caribbean on September 23, 2022, rapidly intensifying into a Category 3 storm and reaching peak winds of 161 mph on September 28 before making landfall.

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage, widespread flooding, and at least 156 fatalities statewide, including 105 in Southwest Florida.

The storm caused significant infrastructure damage, including washouts of roads and bridges, and led to record water levels in rivers such as the Peace and Myakka, impacting local waterways.

The storm surge was most intense in Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, with 10 to 15 feet of water flooding these areas and causing widespread destruction.

Hendry County experienced hurricane-force gusts of up to 70 mph, with damages totaling around $419,000 and two fatalities reported.

Ian's rapid development from a tropical depression to a Category 3 hurricane occurred within days, culminating in its landfall on September 28, 2022, with peak winds of 161 mph.