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Homeowner Video: Devastating Storm Surge Rips Through Naples, Florida

Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic storm surge literally ripped through coastal areas of southwest Florida Wednesday.  In a heartbreaking video posted to Twitter by @JBrewerBoston25, storm waters can be seen raging through…

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Hurricane Ian's catastrophic storm surge literally ripped through coastal areas of southwest Florida Wednesday.  In a heartbreaking video posted to Twitter by @JBrewerBoston25, storm waters can be seen raging through the ground floor of a Naples home.

The full extent of Hurricane Ian's damage won't be known for days. Meanwhile, the storm is bearing down on the Carolinas and is expected to bring several inches of rain, flash flooding and gusty winds.

Jim SladeEditor