3ft of storm surge reported in downtown Fort Myers; several traffic alerts issued

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Storm surge in North Fort Myers on Sunday, Dec. 17 (CREDIT: Morgan Woods)

Some areas in Southwest Florida experienced storm surge due to the heavy rainfall from Saturday through Sunday.

Up to 3ft of storm surge was recorded.

Coastal flooding was reported in North Fort Myers near the 6 a.m. high tide.

Several street closings were reported by Fort Myers Police. Officers say all roads have reopened as of noon.

A WINK News viewer submitted a tip regarding street flooding occurring in Manasota Key. The notification alerted residents that Beach Road from SR-776 to Tom Adams Bridge is currently under water.

As part of our WINK News Team Coverage, we have seen isolated areas in St. James City experiencing street flooding.

The Punta Gorda Police Department advised the public to avoid the downtown area due to flooding. Police said the water has receded since then and all roads have reopened.

It is important for motorists to exercise patience while driving throughout the day, and to not drive through standing water.

The Weather Authority will keep you up to date regarding any new developments.

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