Storm Surge/Tide — Coastal Volusia County, Florida
September 29, 2022 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Persistent onshore flow ahead of and during Ian led to water level rises of 2 to 3 feet along the Volusia County coastline. Extensive damage to seawalls, with multiple failures, occurred in the Daytona Beach area. Moderate to severe beach erosion was sustained across the southern half of the county, with structural damage limited to walkovers. Total estimated damage due to storm surge and high surf is approximately $15M.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.