Hurricane Ian: You won't believe the flooding we saw driving back to Gulf Harbour, Iona, Fort Myers.

[@saulDseer]

We stayed in our home in cape. It was a bad idea. Worst 9 hours of my life. I will never again willingly ride out a hurricane. Nice video btw. Thanks for sharing. Good to see Daniel’s as well… I missed that area. I am near matlacha… its just heartbreaking.

[@frey8725]

Just watch your elevation compared to storm surge. Unless it's a cat 5, your building is most likely safe... Given that I know absolutely nothing about your situation, I could easily be wrong. I'm assuming your building is post-Andrew and up to code.

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

I understand completely. Riding out a hurricane, especially near the eyewall, is a long, draining, and scary experience.

[@bdk4523]

Same here. Grew up in Cape Coral. I will never ride out a hurricane again. Nope.

[@Sketch_EM]

north estero here and i feel ya this was brutal storm blessed we survived

[@donnaoconnell9798]

I've been through four major hurricanes starting with Camile. Said Katrina was my last.

[@icypeanutpolo]

We belong to Gulf Harbour, but live on Sanibel. Unbelievable what has happened. Thank you, and everyone else, for documenting this.

[@Pedantic1953]

Very impressive presentation. Those warnings and alerts, absolutely chilling!

[@thekeefer690]

As a Buckingham resident,(ESE Fort Myers) I've ridden out 5 of these things in my lifetime, knowing full well once you have experienced what it is like with all of the reactions of the other residents, you must be ahead of the curb when it comes to your storm prep, buy that plywood and lumber in advance then store it!. Always have a storm closet, with Batteries, food(non perishables are essential), tarps,lighters ,can openers, generator, drinking water, propane, and gasoline at the ready precisely 8 days out (or before) and away of any potential major storm, dont care if its headed in some other local direction or directly at you, people panic buy in a real hurry! Ian was one intense mofo! However, I will ride out the next one if it should show up, it is essential that you understand the conditions of what to expect ! And plan ahead if you live anywhere in the state imho, it may be paradise most of the time, but it can turn into hell very quickly if you are being careless! I urge no one ever to be complacent and do such!

[@clintbailey8220]

I second your comment, I and my family rode out Ian and we were prepared for it as well. But people panic on another level around here. We're Lehigh residents off Joel Blvd,we got extremely lucky in this situation, never lost power ,very fortunate. We're blessed and thankful. It's great that everyone that has helped get the power back to 90% of Lee county and the people on the beaches,islands of Sanibel and Pine island thank for your help and due diligence.

[@hydrocrab74]

Totally agree As a native and i commercial fish offshore and tell people pretend like you'll be 120 miles out with zero anything except what you've prepared with for 2 weeks. That alone scares people just the thought of surviving on their own, Let alone have too. Sheeple have become so apathetic, lazy and are just weak minded dependents...

[@grigsbywhite3309]

We got my mother in law out off A&W Bulb on Tuesday evening and came back to Miami. We’ve been back a few times now and like you guys her home was spared major damage. Lost the pool cage. I feel blessed but riding down the roads I have known for 20+ years it’s hard to see. I’ve always said Fort Myers is the most lush place I’ve ever seen and that includes many tropical islands. It will be there once again but the old Fort Myers does not exist any longer. It will build back new and better. Charlie hit Sanibel and they built back. They will do it again. We have to have that faith. Glad you guys were safe.

[@silvertbird1]

The prior post wasn’t about this video, it was in response to your excellent documentation of all the warnings, and other videos I saw showing valuable vehicles left right next to the beach and flooded (total losses). I’m very glad to hear your property was undamaged. You were wise to evacuate.

[@storytime8805]

I am very glad ya all made it through so many people lost EVERYTHING I pray they can get back what was so violently taken from them God Bless

[@lesiarucker6491]

🛐Praying for families, first responders and friends in Florida. God bless you. Excellent documentary.

[@claudiahansen4938]

Excellent piece of work. Nicely edited!

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

Thanks for the kindness!

[@erinc6683]

I live south of Jacksonville, and I really think it was an important perspective you added with showing each of the warnings you received on your phone so people could see what was actually being broadcasted. This really shows people who have never been thru a storm how serious and how anxiety provoking it is to have to experience a hurricane as the reports are warning you of what's to come. It's kind of scary when those warnings start coming in, like here we go...

[@Chris68263]

I lived in Florida for half a century before moving north to Indiana, and I've lived through many hurricanes, but never anything this bad. Somebody, though, knew it could get this bad, or even worse. That's why they have five categories for hurricanes. It breaks my heart to see my home state destroyed like this. I can only wish all of you my hopes for a speedy recovery from your nightmare. May God be with you all.

[@michellemcdermott2026]

We own in Heritage Cove!! Our place is bottom floor . No damage

[@mikeglynn5824]

Great vid! I live in Gulf Harbor 5 months a year. The lakes that r in gulf harbor were lowered a week or so before storm arrived. Everything drains into the lakes. There is a dike system call Weirs that are scattered around the property to allow water in or stop it from coming in. After draining lakes these Weirs were closed when the river overflowed the weir system it went into the lakes. They got pretty high but did not overflow. The marinas mouth faces the river so the marina sustained serious damage but nothing compared to ft Myers beach and harbor. A few neighborhoods sustained some water and of course there was wind damage but all in all the whole place w 22 different neighborhoods stood up well. God bless to all those affected by Ian! Prayers to all!

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

Thanks for the information. Was happy to see that Gulf Harbour got through the storm relatively well.

[@laneo]

It was exciting!

[@frey8725]

I'm surprised you didn't get water in your house. Gulf Harbor must have really good elevation. Down here in San Carlos Park, the surge pushed dirt and debris (including dumpsters) up on to 41. Heading south, it was a single-lane dirt road for about a mile or two. It was crazy.

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

Yes - there was quite a bit of flooding all around us, but we did well.

[@Sketch_EM]

i live in in SW florida and this was brutal, i had to go move my jeep to higher ground and got knocked down due to the winds. im blessed to have survived this

[@knp72281]

I've lived in Charlotte county my whole entire life and there has never been a day when we didn't have at least a months worth of rations. I'm done living in fear. When I was little Hurricane Andrew came through, then when I was in my early 20's Hurricane Charley slammed directly into us, now at 41 I road out Ian a Hurricane that was the most terrifying experience of my life. It's beautiful in SW Florida, but I'm honestly scared to go through another hurricane season down here

[@debbieescobar6267]

We are in Zone A but didn't get much damage at all, just fence and a few ridge tiles. Would probably ride it out again, but next time will have a bigger generator.

[@ston3dr3dneck18]

I actually have parents who live in heritage cove and I had to go in to see if they where alright because no phone service ,the water was pretty deep in places but everyone was ok

[@erinc6683]

I forgot to mention my parents are friends with a couple who live on Pine Island and rode out the storm. They went thru the eye of Charlie back in 2004 and made improvements on their house since then. Their house held up thru Ian and they also went thru the eye of this storm. They're ok physically but I know this took a toll on them mentally. Praying for them and everyone else who had to experience this.

[@garrettmiller7354]

I’m amazed your home didn’t get any water damage so close to the river. How is this possible? Do you know what your elevation is?

[@claytonmckee8392]

I like how you drove through all the traffic lights without slowing down or anything. I’ve been telling my friends that don’t live here how stupid the drivers are here, and this will make a great reference to show them what I mean.

[@rla1000]

Huh?

[@unseenforgivness]

Oh ya have a Karen here. Lol. Ya'll experienced hell down there. Be empathetic and non judgemental. Come to Philly if you wanna be a traffic cop. People here drive through red lights that are clearly solid red lights. Not just yellow turning to red. We could use you up here.

[@kylelou1983]

@@unseenforgivness I live here. people died after the storm because of bad driving. Do better.

[@Lexington-n7z]

My house was completely destroyed. My neighborhood looks like it was hit by a bomb. My husband passed away 5 days ago and everytime I go to my house, I think "how in the world will I recover from all of this?" There are so many people hurting down here and it SUCKS!!!!!! By the way.... when the governor says evacuate.... YOU EVACUATE!!!! Don't think for a minute that it will be easy to ride out a hurricane.

[@lesiarucker6491]

😔🫂🙏🏽

[@Lady_Liberty1977]

I'm so sorry. My family lives there too. You are in my prayers. Stay strong!

[@alexfamie5255]

Let's hurry up and rebuild. Another hurricane season aproaches...

[@bravewave2084]

I survived. My house is doomed. Sanibel was completely covered by water. I went to a shelter EARLY. I survived.

[@didibolter9362]

Exceptional video, but, the music was a little too loud. I am your newest subscriber, thank you for sharing this video! 🤗

[@misslady79able]

Wow

[@claudiahansen4938]

The names of the communities tell the story. Cove, a bay. Cay...island surrounded by water!

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

Interesting observation.

[@MikeX3000]

Six days before it was a Tampa Bay problem.

[@saulDseer]

I found it odd that verizon phones would not work… they wouldnt even roam on other towers… yet I continued to get the Lee County urgent notifications. I have since cancelled verizon.

[@BarometerMediaVideo]

Yeah, the cell phones never work when you need them most. Same deal during the recent Iona tornado earlier this year...

[@kylelou1983]

I love it when people literally a mile away have not a fucking clue what went on. You had service but 70 percent of the towers went offline or flooded out. It was crashing continuously because the towers literally didn't exist anymore. 99 percent of the county didn't have power and police dragged bodies out of the river and you're complaining about not having consistent service for 2 days.

[@cindywelch2108]

Our rule after living in Florida for 43 years....cat 3 or higher......we're outta here!

[@danielleminerva4525]

Yeah I’m surprised you would ever feel the need to rush back home the day after this hurricane. Obviously roads will be flooded and very unsafe.

[@martiemc8398]

Do you want to live in a place which is storm prone, then you have to accept this. It happened in 2004 with Charlie. And yet people still move there and live there. We need to accept that the earth does what it does. I feel sorry for the poor people living in mobile homes. I understand insurance will no longer insure mobile homes. But this is all some people can afford. Keep voting for Republicans. The poor keep voting for the people who don’t protect them or care about them. This is what happens. After a month and a half to hardly anything has been cleared up. The president came in and said he would help. But let’s not count that because he’s a Democrat? OK then continue living this way. Your choice.

[@kylelou1983]

Where the fuck is my fema money? I have money form Ronny. Oh wait its a shark loan targeting the poor. I would never wish for you folks to freeze to death or get burned alive. On the cleanup side you have no idea what's been cleaned up because you don't know and don't care.

[@abbistevens44]

Don't care good luck getting help

[@silvertbird1]

“Hmm, all indications are this could be a serious storm. Well, we live right on the beach, let’s just leave the Bentley, all the Porsches, oh, and the vintage Superbird parked right there yards from the shoreline, what could possibly go wrong? I mean, how does one move a car? If only they were mobile or something.”

[@pincushionllama]

So the one image that was making rounds showing the super cars displaced from the garage, he had 4 of those. He moved the 2 that were on the ground out of the area. The other 2 were on racks above his head. The storm surge was so high that it took them off of 10 foot racks and brought them outside.

[@Beanmaster73]

Ft myers beach was a dump. Maybe now it can be redeveloped into something better

[@Beanmaster73]

Ft myers beach was a dump. Maybe now it can be redeveloped into something better

[@johnnycarholder7282]

Who are you Margarita-Ville PR?

[@kylelou1983]

@@johnnycarholder7282 you do know Margaritaville wants to develop the island to be more like Miami?