Extreme Flooding on Marco Island

By Steve “Stef” Stefanides

Marco Islanders recently experienced a significant weather event, as anywhere between

Photos by Steve Stefanides

6½ to 9 inches of rain fell on the island overnight

on June 5. By 9 AM on June 6, Jon Busch

of Hernando Drive reported 6½ inches in his rain gauge.

Major intersections

and side streets were impacted. Marco Island Police closed flooded roadways

and aided motorists to find alternate routes to prevent stalling of

motor vehicles or driving vehicles into swales and becoming disabled.

“We have

all our people working problem areas to assist residents and would

request motorist exercise extreme caution, especially when driving through flooded roadways.

If possible we suggest they find alternate routes, rather than driving

through deep water,” said Police Chief Al Schettino.

No major power outages

or other issues were reported.

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