Power Outage in Labelle, FL

Hurricane. Highest winds occurred in western Hendry county in the LaBelle area where sustained winds probably reached the threshold of hurricane force for a brief time, with gusts of at least 80 mph. Maximum wind gusts across eastern sections of the county were in the 60-70 mph range. ||Estimated highest number of customers without power is 10,588. 29th. Estimated damage total is $419,000. A total of 112 structures were damaged, most in the western part of the county. ||The Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed two indirect deaths from the storm: a 72-year old male from a heart attack while outside during the peak of the storm and could not be reached by paramedics due to dangerous conditions, and a 29-year-old male who was shot dead by another person after an argument. The victim was a contractor who had been sent to the area to help with relief efforts.

September 28, 2022

Thunderstorm Wind. A severe thunderstorm moved ESE over Clewiston, producing damage along an approximately half-mile long path. First indication of damage was at the intersection of Berner Road and US 27 where a shed was blown onto the edge of the roadway, power lines were downed, and shopping carts were tossed into cars at the Sugarland Plaza. Farther to the ESE along W. Ventura Avenue, a window was broken at a nursing and rehab center, 2 downed large tree branches, and a carport cover was blown into the front yard of a home. A large tree branch was downed along Gloria Street next to Hendry Regional Medical Center. The final damage location was along W. Alverdez Avenue where roof siding was blown into the front yards of 2 homes. ||Damage amounts are estimated, along with the time.

October 09, 2021

Tropical Depression. As TS Eta moved westward across the Florida Keys and towards the Gulf of Mexico, rain bands produced maximum sustained winds generally between 25-30 mph across Hendry County, with gusts of 40-50 mph. A peak wind gust of 40 mph/35 knots was measured at Airglades Airport in Clewiston 11:55 PM on November 8th. Overall wind impacts were minor and mainly confined to trees and power lines.

November 08, 2020

Tropical Storm. Hurricane Irma produced maximum recorded sustained winds generally between 55 and 70 mph, although sustained hurricane-force winds probably occurred in at least the western portion of the county. Gusts to hurricane force occurred over virtually the entire county, with a peak recorded gust of 90 mph at Airglades Airport near Clewiston at 815 PM EDT. Gusts of at least 100 mph likely occurred over western portions of the county. These winds produced heavy tree and power pole damage across the county. 131 residential structes had major damage with 42 destroyed. Almost 10,000 customers lost power, almost 100% of total customers.

September 10, 2017

Thunderstorm Wind. The Emergency Manager for Hendry County reported a severe thunderstorm snapped several trees and downed at least 6 powerline poles near the intersection of old U.S. Highway 27 and Hookers Point Road east of Clewiston.

May 18, 2012

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