Assessing Hurricane Idalia’s damage in Matlacha

The roadways and bridges were all in question following the severe flooding in Matlacha, the day after Hurricane Idalia just missed the area, but now that it is out of our coast with most flooding receding, the cleanup begins.

Sanibel Island after Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia caused some flooding and left debris behind along beach accesses on Sanibel, but that’s not stopping people from coming back to the beach.

Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Idalia

On the beach, the wind is dying down and the the water is beginning to calm down. Also, the people of the beach are emerging, converging and submerging once again.

High tides recede in Matlacha

High tides have come and gone in Matlacha. Earlier in the day, the roads were flooded, blocking oncoming cars.