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