Power Outage in Sanford, FL

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Seminole County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between between 60 and 70 mph. There were no deaths attributable to the storm reported in Seminole County.

Amateur radio operated relayed reports from Seminole County Fire Rescue of downed powerlines on County Road 419 in Chuluota.

Broadcast media relayed reports of a metal roof being lifted off and over a home on Gladwin Avenue in Fern Park. Also, local broadcast media relayed report of a large tree that fell onto power lines in a neighborhood in Maitland, and large tree branches downed near the intersection of Westchester Drive and Mount Vernon Parkway in Altamonte Springs.

As major Hurricane Matthew passed east of the Space Coast during the morning of October 7, winds gusted to tropical storm force for over 12 hours across Seminole County. One death was directly related to the hurricane. An 86-year old man in Casselberry was struck by a door that swung open during the storm. He later died at a nearby hospital. Initial damage assessments indicates 631 properties affected in some way and an additional 17 with major damage and 93 with minor damage. Damage to residences and businesses was mainly due to falling trees and branches. Initial property damage estimated at $15 million. Up to 70,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.

Seminole County Emergency Management reported 23 mobile homes with roof, awning, and screen damage across Lake Kathryn Estates in Casselberry. Four of the homes suffered major roof damage, with three sustaining nearly complete roof damage. Numerous downed power lines, tree limbs, and fences were also reported within the community. A large tree fell on a nearby house just outside the subdivision. Also nearby, a trained spotter reported several downed trees blocking roadway near Secret Lake Park in Casselberry. Photos were provided by local media.

Large tree limbs took down power lines.

Several large trees were blown down in Sanford resulting in road blockage and downed power lines.

Power lines were blown down near the airport on State Road 46.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Vanderburg Street.

Power lines were blown down on Concord Drive.

Thunderstorm winds blew down large branches and power lines in Sanford. Some minor street flooding was also reported.

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in the Sanford area.

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines in Sanford.

The public reported lots of trees and power lines down south of Altamonte Springs.

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and a large tree branch in Sanford. Sanford airport reported a wind gust to 54 mph.

A strong thunderstorm produced tree damage, which led to powerline damage, in Longwood.