Florida family recalls Hurricane Ian conditions: "I was praying a lot"
The Strader family was stuck on Sanibel Island for two days, as the only road out was ripped away by storm surge.
Hurricane Ian
Dramatic photos show Ian's widespread damage across Florida
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
Officials warn Ian remains a threat to U.S.
Hurricane Ian regained strength over the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a Category 1 storm again as it takes aim Friday at Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Officials warned the danger is far from over. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports from Folly Beach, South Carolina, just south of Charleston.
Aerial view of Hurricane Ian's destruction
David Begnaud boards a chopper to get an aerial view of the enormity of Hurricane Ian's destruction on Florida's west coast. He also speaks to a family of four who had to be rescued by the Coast Guard.
Ian regains strength as it moves North
CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson gives the latest forecast as Ian sets its sights on the South Carolina coast.
Ian raises concerns over homeowners insurance
As Florida residents grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, concerns rise for property owners as they prepare to file claims on damage caused by storm. Trevor Burgess, CEO of Neptune Flood Insurance, joins CBS News Mornings to discuss their challenges as experts estimate it could cost $35 billion to rebuild.
East Florida storm rescue missions underway
Cities in central and eastern Florida are attempting to pick up the pieces while rescue missions from massive storm surge flooding continue. Meg Oliver reports from St. Augustine.
Florida official describes harrowing search scene in wake of Ian
The governor said more than 1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the Florida coast.
Hurricane Ian threatens South Carolina
Ian regained hurricane strength after ravaging parts of Florida, and is forecast to hit South Carolina on Friday. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the storm's path.
How climate change has helped hurricanes intensify more rapidly
Hurricane Ian packed two days' worth of rapid intensification into less than 36 hours, and it isn't done yet.
Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Hurricane Ian heads for South Carolina
Another recovery and rescue effort is expected in South Carolina in coming days. The National Hurricane Center predicts Ian will make landfall there Friday as a Category 1 hurricane. President Biden promised a strong federal response and said he plans to visit Florida. Rescue crews there continue to help thousands trapped amid shattered buildings and flooded homes. More than 2 homes and businesses remained without power.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian knocked out Cuba's power grid, devastated millions in Florida and is now on its way up the East Coast.
Hurricane Ian heads for South Carolina
Ian is a hurricane again after regaining strength and is forecast to hit South Carolina, where a hurricane warning was issued for the entire coast. Mark Strassman reports.
Hurricane Ian evacuees on leaving Fort Myers
Many people in southwestern Florida evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ian making landfall. CBS News speaks with Ryan and Alisha Samuels, who had to leave their home in Fort Myers, about what they experienced.
Hurricane Ian could bring "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina
It could bring a "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina, forecasters say. Ian left catastrophic destruction in Florida and is being blamed for at least six deaths there.
Ian causes major flooding in Collier County
Hurricane Ian caused major flooding, and left behind behind mud and debris, in Collier County, Florida, which includes the city of Naples. Bill McDaniel, chairman of the Collier County Commission, joined CBS News to discuss the damage from the storm.
Cubans suffer as power outage caused by Hurricane Ian drags on
Ivette Garrido hurried last week to get the 13 pounds of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by Cuba's government and put it in the freezer, happy to have meat to get through Hurricane Ian.
"Operation Rescue Mimi" in Florida
Harrison Hove raced against the clock, launching “Operation Rescue Mimi” in an effort to evacuate his grandmother from her home in Venice, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Ian. Harrison and his grandma, Denise Pirhalla, join CBS News to share their story.
Biden briefs on Hurricane Ian
President Biden on Thursday visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington as Hurricane Ian continued to batter Florida. The president said the storm could be the "deadliest hurricane in Florida's history." Watch his remarks.
Hurricane Ian's path of destruction in Florida
Hurricane Ian tore through Florida's southwestern coast as a Category 4 storm, damaging homes and businesses and causing widespread flooding in communities including Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda. Record storm surges were seen in areas from Englewood to Bonita Beach. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave and Omar Villafranca are in Florida surveying the damage.
Families reunited after surviving catastrophic floods
Hurricane Ian upended everything for Cecilia Donald's family. At one point she considered tying herself to her husband as water flooded into their home so that no one would wash away. She describes the harrowing story to Norah O'Donnell.
Alligators and snakes among Florida's floodwater hazards
Major storms tend to make wildlife more active, and that's not the only hazard lurking in floodwaters.
Survivors of Hurricane Ian share harrowing stories
Water flooded homes in Fort Myers, leading some to think they would not make it out alive.
Crews rescue residents trapped by Ian's flooding
Residents of central Florida woke to high winds and catastrophic flooding, forcing hundreds to flee their homes. Rescue crews raced to evacuate residents. Meg Oliver has the latest.
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