Although Hurricane Helene is far offshore, the Category 2 storm has brought heavy rainfall to southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.

Streets are flooded and residents are urged to stay indoors as water levels continue to rise.

Lee County

Fort Myers

• Edison Bridge Northbound
• Poinsettia Avenue and First Street
• Westbound Palm Beach Boulevard at Seaboard Street
• Park Avenue and Second Street
• All residential streets of First Street
• Evans Ave and Providence Street
• West First Street from Monroe Street to Carson Street
• Heitman Street from Main St to West First Street
• Southbound ramp from Caloosahatchee Bridge to West First Street
• Bay/Hendry
• Bay/Heitman
• W First/Wilna
• W First/Beau Rivage
• Hendry/Edwards
• Bay/Dean
• W First/Clifford
• Berry St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.
• Brown St. between E. Marion Ave. and E. Olympia Ave.
• Chasteen St. between W. Olympia and W. Retta Esplanade
• Chasteen St., Berry St., Dolly St., Gill St., Sullivan St. (between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.)
• Dolly St. between W. Marion Ave. and W. Retta Esplanade
• Dupont St. and E. Marion Ave.
• E. Marion Ave. and Cooper St.
• Gill St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.
• McGregor St. and W. Olympia Ave.
• MLK between E. Marion and E. Olympia
• Nesbit St. (between E. Olympia and E. Marion, and E. Marion Ave. and Tamiami Trail)
• Nesbit St. between E. Marion Ave. and Tamiami Trail
• Nesbit St. between E. Olympia and E. Marion
• Rio Villa Dr. at Almar Dr.
• Rio Villa Dr. at Vasco St
• Sullivan St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.
• Taylor St. between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Marion Ave.
• W Marion Ave. between Dolly St. and Maud St.
• W Marion Ave. between Tamiami Trail and Shreve St.
• Wood St. between E. Marion Ave. and E. Olympia Ave.

Fort Myers Beach

Strong wind gusts, high waves and heavy rainfall from the outer layers of Helene cause water to wash onto the sand.

Times Square and Second Street are also experiencing flooding.

Sanibel

According to the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, water is beginning to pour over the wall at Blind Pass. The road is full of debris, but still passable.

Other areas on the island with noticeable flooding include Lighthouse Beach Park, Bailey Road, the intersection of Dixie Beach Road and Poinciana, and Bowman’s Beach Road.

There is currently no flooding on the road at the Sanibel Causeway, but the Sanibel Fire Department is urging people to avoid driving through flooded areas and to seek alternate routes.

The Sanibel Fire Department has two high water vehicles on the island to respond to emergency calls.

Charlotte Province

Punta Gorda

The northbound US 41 bridge over the Peace River is closed until further notice due to road flooding.

Streets along Gilcrest Park have already been flooded by the outer bands of Hurricane Helene, and water has overflowed from storm drains. To prepare for severe flooding, road closure signs have been posted along these streets.

The sewers on Chasteen Street are overflowing, with water reaching the grass, sidewalks and driveways of homes.

There are signs on the street saying “road closed” as the area is known for flooding. Police are also there to make sure no one is on the streets.

Beach Road in Englewood is closed from State Road 776 to the Charlotte-Sarasota border due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.

• Taylor St/W Retta Esplanade to W Marion Ave
• Houtstraat / E Marionstraat
• Hout St / E Olympia Ave
• MLK/E Marion Ave
• MLK / E Olympialaan
• Chasteen St / W Olympia Ave to W Retta Esplanade
• Berry St / W Retta Esplanade to W Marion Ave
• Dolly St/W Marion Ave to W Retta Esplanade
• Gill St/W Retta Esplanade to W Marion Ave
• Sullivan St/W Retta Esplanade to Tamiami Trail
• Nesbit St / E Olympia to E Marion
• Rio Villa Dr / Vasco St
• Rio Villa Dr / Almar Dr
• Brown St / E Marion Ave to E Olympia Ave
• Nesbit St / E Marion Ave to Tamiami Trail
• Dupont St / E Marion Ave
• W Marion Ave/Dolly St to Maud St
• E Marion Ave / Cooper St
• W Marion Ave / Tamiami Trail to Shreve St
• McGregor St/W Olympia

Province Collier

Naples

Collier County is expected to be among the first counties to feel the effects of Hurricane Helene’s expected 2 to 4 inches of storm surge Thursday afternoon and evening.

According to the Naples police chief, he and his team are on their way to the front lines, ready to respond to any emergencies Helene may bring.

Naples Pier is experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and lightning, and 13th Avenue and surrounding streets are experiencing ankle-deep water.

Collier safe havens are located at North Collier Regional Park, East Community Park, and Golden Gate Community Center. Dogs and cats are allowed but are housed separately from guests. These safe havens close at 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

Below is a list of road closures due to the flooding:

• Hamilton Avenue
• Danford Street
• Beccalaan
• Shoreview Drive
• Weeks Avenue
• Estey Avenue is under water at Holiday Lane
• Brookside drive
• Golfhaven Drive
• Goodland drive
• Gordon Drive from 15th Ave S, 16th Ave S, 17th Ave S and 18th Ave S.
• Gordon Drive from Kingstown Drive to Cutlass
• Sandpiper Drive in Royal Harbor
• 8th Street South and 9th Street South at Naples Landings and City Dock
• South of the 3000 block of Gordon Drive
• 10th Street South, east to Goodlette Frank Road South
• 10th Street South and 4th Avenue South
• Gulf Shore Blvd South and 13th Avenue South