Punta Gorda

2022 - 9 - 28

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Former NH resident describes eye of Hurricane Ian passing over ... (WMUR Manchester)

Many people have family and friends in Florida, and a lot of Granites Staters now call the state their home.

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Trees down, lights out and storm surge all part of Ian's punch to ... (Bay News 9)

Ian left a path of destruction in the Charlotte County area, including Punta Gorda, where as much as 7 feet of storm surge washed ashore Thursday.

The aftermath of Ian in Punta Gorda streets was extreme Thursday morning. PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Ian left a path of destruction in the Charlotte County area, including Punta Gorda, where as much as 7 feet of storm surge washed ashore Thursday near the gulf.

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Hurricane Ian's approach takes water from the Peace River (WGCU News)

It is known that strong hurricanes can make rivers run backwards, and that is exactly what happened to the Peace River in Punta Gorda on Wednesday.

Clarity that the bottom of the river was visible in all but a creek-type wide stream of water. WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. Keep public media strong and

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