The island experienced about 5 feet of storm surge, and the city is waiting for floodwaters to recede. There was no substantial damage to the Sanibel Causeway, Chaipel stated. Florida and Lee ...
Johnson said the city's Island Water Association notified ... But we can do that because we are Sanibel strong." 'I lost a car, saw that storm surge' "Like many of you, I have lost a car, saw ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sanibel Island experienced “biblical” destruction when the storm hit on Wednesday, bringing with it a predicted 12 to 18-foot surge and punishing winds.