I think Venice got worse than Cat 1 hurricane winds, but I have no idea about any flooding / storm surge. Assuming our friends made it through OK, it will be interesting to hear from them what their experience was — once they can easily call or text/email.
I have relative in Venice. Lost reliable texting around 4 PM. Someone with power and internet has a Sarasota County FD stream, which includes Venice on Broadcastify.
So far, Venice FD has been quiet, currently at a working trailer fire on the island, but limited water supply and calling for mutual aid for tankers. I didn’t hear any rescue calls re: high water. So, I’m guessing they have some minor flooding but overall not like Ft. Meyers.
I have a post a few back with some other details.
My Dad and Stepmom are in Bonita Springs, about 9 miles inland.
They were fairly confident not fo get storm surge there, just rain and wind.
They still had power at 345 pm yesterday at their last text update then nothing since. Anyone know how East side of Bonita Springs is doing? Am hoping they just ate unable to get through by text or calling for now. They are on pretty high ground. Even with Irma they just had water over their road in front but not to house.