Oct 24, 2005
Hurricane Wilma produced tropical storm force winds across much of southwest and west central Florida. However, much of the damage was limited to downed tree limbs and localized flooding. In Charlotte County...A peak wind gust from the north of 70 MPH was reported at the Punta Gorda Airport at 851 AM EDT. Heavy rains of 4 to 8 inches caused urban street flooding and filled ditches to capacity. State Road 31 was flooded 4 miles north of the Lee County Line. As of November 18th there were 931 ins
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5477057). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Highlands County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.