Hurricane Idalia’s Historic Impact Batters Florida: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

Hurricane Idalia’s Historic Impact Batters Florida: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

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Hurricane Idalia has transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone. On August 31, 2023, Idalia was downgraded to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It has caused significant damage to parts of Florida’s west coast, leaving thousands of homes damaged. The storm was the most powerful hurricane to hit Florida’s Big Bend region in more than a century. The storm is expected to approach Bermuda this weekend, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch to be issued there, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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For all EigenPrism users, the impact report template for Hurricane Idalia is updated with the latest footprints. Pages of the report template get auto-updated with the latest available footprints.

‘Hurricane Idalia Aug 2023 Post-Event Impact Summary – Template‘

EigenPrism® users can also assess the forecast of Idalia using the following quick link:

‘Tropical Storm Idalia Aug 2023 Forecast Impact Summary – Template‘

For subscribers of datasets from our third-party partners, additional report templates are available.

ICEYE: Latest flood inundation and flood extent footprints from ICEYE
‘Hurricane Idalia Aug 2023 ICEYE Post-Event Impact Summary – Template‘ 

KatRisk: Latest inland flood, post-landfall wind speeds and storm surge footprints from KatRisk
‘Hurricane Idalia Aug 2023 KatRisk Post-Event Impact Summary – Template’

reask: Latest wind speeds footprint from reask
‘Hurricane Idalia Aug 2023 reask Post-Event Impact Summary – Template‘ 

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9:00 AM ET, August 30, 2023 | Hurricane Idalia’s Historic Impact and Widespread Devastation Along Florida’s West Coast: Assess the Impact

Florida’s western coast, battered by Hurricane Idalia’s intense downpour and powerful winds, faced a transformative event. The strongest hurricane to hit the Big Bend region in over a century brought historic water levels and inflicted damage on thousands of homes. The aftermath was marked by substantial flooding, with portions of southeastern North Carolina receiving between 2 and 5 inches of rain. In Florida’s Pasco County alone, 4,000 to 6,000 homes were inundated. As of early Thursday, power outages were significant: about 143,000 homes and businesses in Florida, 126,000 in Georgia, 34,000 in South Carolina, and 18,000 in North Carolina were without power.

Following its Category 3 landfall in Florida, Idalia also lashed parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, leading to coastal flooding and widespread power outages. Now a tropical storm, Idalia triggered dangerous flash flooding in North Carolina and posed ongoing threats, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Idalia’s impact was severe as it struck Florida’s Big Bend area, causing roof damage and flooding due to substantial seawater inundation along the state’s western coastline. Evacuations were conducted to mitigate the storm surge, which resulted in record-high water levels across Tampa Bay and the Big Bend. Power lines were downed, and flooding was reported in Georgia, South Carolina (including Charleston), and North Carolina.

Idalia’s center was situated southwest of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm was projected to track just offshore of North Carolina’s coast later on Thursday.

Charleston Harbor in South Carolina experienced water levels exceeding 9 feet, the fifth-highest recorded, while Florida’s Cedar Key, East Bay Tampa, Clearwater Beach, and St. Petersburg saw unprecedented storm surges.

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For all EigenPrism users, the impact report template for Hurricane Idalia is now available. Pages of the report template get auto-updated with the latest available footprints.

For subscribers of datasets from our third-party partners, additional report templates are available.

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9:00 AM ET, August 30, 2023 | Category 3 Hurricane Idalia Strikes Florida’s Gulf Coast with Unprecedented Force: Assess the Impact

Hurricane Idalia has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with dangerous Category 3 strength, causing a deadly storm surge and extremely strong winds not observed in that Gulf Coast area for 125 years. Making landfall at Keaton Beach in the Big Bend area, it’s now progressing ominously across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In Cedar Key, a vulnerable island city, the storm surge shattered water level records with 8 to 9 feet of flooding.

The water level is rising rapidly and is predicted to reach halfway up the second floor of an average building. With once-in-a-lifetime damaging winds and a life-threatening storm surge up to 16 feet, Idalia’s devastating effects are far-reaching, leading to worsening conditions such as flooding in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers Beach due to rising ocean water and heavy rainfall.

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Impact Summary Report

For all EigenPrism users, the impact report template for Hurricane Idalia is now available.

Pages of the report template get auto-updated with the latest available footprints.

4:00 AM ET, August 30, 2023 | Category 4 Hurricane Idalia Approaches Florida’s West Coast with Threat of Catastrophic Storm Surge: Get Actionable Insights

Hurricane Idalia escalated into a dangerous Category 4 storm early Wednesday and is projected to make landfall Wednesday morning on Florida’s Big Bend coast, bringing unprecedented levels of destructive winds and storm surge. The region, which connects Florida’s Panhandle to the rest of the peninsula, is expected to experience storm surges ranging from 12 to 16 feet.

Currently, Idalia is situated approximately 90 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key, Florida, boasting maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Conditions were already deteriorating by early Wednesday, as coastal areas, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers Beach, faced flooding from rising ocean waters, accompanied by heavy rainfall and whipping winds along Florida’s west coast. Residents have been advised to evacuate, and schools are closed.

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Impact Summary Report

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5:00 AM ET, August 29, 2023 | Tropical Storm Idalia to Intensify Today, Poses Cat 3 Hurricane Threat to Florida: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism 

Florida is preparing for impact as Tropical Storm Idalia is rapidly intensifying, with the potential to become a Category 3 hurricane. It’s targeting the Gulf Coast with threats of perilous storm surge and winds, authorities have cautioned. It is expected to become a hurricane later today and escalate into a major hurricane by early Wednesday.

Currently, the storm currently boasts sustained winds of 70 mph, situated approximately 190 miles southwest of the Dry Tortugas. Idalia is expected to make landfall near Florida’s Big Bend by Wednesday morning. This region is known for its vulnerability to storm surges, spanning from Tampa to just south of Tallahassee. However, the Florida Keys could begin experiencing effects as early as Tuesday.

Approximately 4 to 8 inches is expected across various areas, including the west coast of Florida, the Florida Panhandle, southeast Georgia, and the eastern Carolinas.

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Impact Summary Report

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6:00 PM ET, August 27, 2023 | Tropical Storm Idalia Forms in Gulf of Mexico, Heads Towards Florida with Intensifying Threat: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism 

Tropical Storm Idalia is likely to develop in the Gulf of Mexico and is predicted to move towards Florida by Tuesday, potentially intensifying into a hurricane. The forecast indicates the coming week will likely see significant amounts of rain, floods from storm surges, and severe winds. 

On Saturday afternoon, the storm was designated as Tropical Depression Ten, and, currently, the system is almost stationary near Cancún. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, including Cancún and Cozumel.  

The system could develop into Tropical Storm Idalia and approach the Gulf Coast of Florida by Wednesday. It may move through Georgia and the Carolinas from Thursday to early on Friday. 

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