The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning ​for the City of Bonita Springs.

Shelters and Storm Information

The City of Bonita Springs urges residents to finalize hurricane plans.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 –A hurricane watch has been issued for Bonita Springs. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The city urges you to complete your hurricane preparedness plan. A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. Please secure all building materials onsite. Please continue to monitor local news stations for updates on the storm. The City is working with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District and other partners to prepare. City staff has been clearing storm drains and securing facilities in preparation of Hurricane Milton.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 –The City of Bonita Springs will host a press conference today at City Hall located at 9101 Bonita Beach Rd. at 1pm. Residents and media can watch live on the city’s facebook page at 1:00pm.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for the City of Bonita Springs. The City issued a State of Local Emergency over the weekend. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has issued mandatory evacuations for Zone A and Zone B. Please visit the Lee County Emergency Operations webpage to find your evacuation zone. Lee County has announced evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters. Residents can view the announcements on local media as well as on the county’s Facebook page. The city will also be sharing the information to all city media channels.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 – The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for the City of Bonita Springs. The City issued a State of Local Emergency over the weekend. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has issued mandatory evacuations for Zone A and Zone B. Please visit the Lee County Emergency Operations webpage to find your evacuation zone. Lee County has announced evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters.

Bonita Springs, October 6, 2024 – Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Local Emergency for Lee County. The City is working closely with our partner agencies, Lee County Government, Lee County Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center as the storm moves toward Florida.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – October 6th, 2024–The City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecasted to become a major hurricane.