How much rain did Ian dump on Orlando?
How much rain did Ian dump on Orlando? The month easily surpassed 1945 for the wettest September on record in Orlando. The rainfall that month was 15.87 inches. The Orlando International Airport finished with 22.42 of rainfall after Ian swept through. This was more than 16 inches above normal.
Did Sanibel Island get destroyed?
Much of the furniture and appliances in homes became destroyed and unusable, creating piles of trash on the roads to be taken to the landfill. The Sanibel Causeway that once welcomed residents and visitors to the island was also partially destroyed.
Is Disney safe in hurricane?
Florida is known to be incredibly rainy during the summer months, and June through November is also considered hurricane season. Although a hurricane may sound scary for many who are not familiar, Disney property is actually one of the safest places to be in the middle of a hurricane.
Has Disney ever closed for a hurricane?
Hurricane Irma was only the fifth time the park has been closed since it opened in 1971. It is typically open every day of the year. NBC News has previously reported that each previous time Disney World was closed was also for an impeding hurricane — Floyd in 1999, Frances in 2004, and Jeanne in 2004.