November 7, 2024

Hurricane Nicole: Power outages, beach erosion follows direct hit on Indian River County

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The St. Lucie News-Tribune 10 mins ago Staff report

Hurricane Nicole nears Indian River County

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    Hurricane Nicole made landfall just south of Vero Beach about 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

    It had maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph and brought higher gusts and strong rain, officials said. It was downgraded to a tropical storm shortly after landfa

    Initial reports indicated the storm caused severe beach erosion overnight, flooding and downed trees across Indian River County. Nicole knocked out power to thousands of homes throughout the Treasure Coast. 

    Live updates Thursday: Treasure Coast takes direct hit; power outages, damage reported

    6 a.m. | Fellsmere initial damage report

    Fellsmere officials report no major damage across the city. There is a small tree blocking N. Pine Street north of County Road 512. 

    5 a.m. | Bridges open

    Indian River County said bridges are open across the county.

    3 a.m. | Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Vero Beach

    Landfall: 3 a.m. Thursday just south of Vero Beach

    Winds: Estimated sustained 75 mph, Category 1 hurricane

    Rain: 2-3 inches in last 24 hours

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    Forecast track: Nicole’s latest path

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    This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Tropical Storm Nicole: Power outages, beach erosion follows direct hit on Indian River County

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