This Grand Isle surge cam is stunning.

[catbyte]

The surge cam was attached to a pole 7' above the ground.



Here is the YouTube cam (you can only watch n YouTube):

[FreepFryer]

1. It was just knocked out this moment. (Nt)

[catbyte]

9. It's back. The water appears to be receding and the wind is changing direction.

[FreepFryer]

10. Go surgecam go! (Nt)

[samnsara]

2. Ive had the NOLA Earthcam up since yesterday. Its amazing to see people STILL

..walking around Bourbon Street! One last Hurricane to drink I guess...and one last Muffalata. More beignets please! To Go!

[nolabear]

5. People live there too.

[catbyte]

7. I'm glad that the worst of the eyewall will miss NOLA. That city has been

through enough. I get so sad when I think that so many people have no option than to stay and ride it out. Those who chose to stay--especially on a barrier island, well, it's their choice. And, as you said in another reply, let's hope they chose wisely. I'm feeling so bad for the people and animals that can't get out of Ida's way.

[honest.abe]

3. It survived for about 30 minutes at extremely high winds and storm surge.

Whoever set that thing up did a great job.

[catbyte]

11. It's baaaack...

I can't believe it survived. That was some strong tape.

[csziggy]

12. If it's a trailcam, the come with straps to put them up

I've seen video of trailcams that also have bicycle cable locks to prevent them from being stolen or coming loose. There is a guy on YouTube that puts trailcams all over the parks in South Florida, some of which have gone through hurricanes and tropical storms, including floods.

2 Browning Recon Force Extreme cameras set out for 70 days in the Florida Everglades. These cameras were out before during and after hurricane Irma.

At 3:40 you can see the strap and lock on one of his cameras.

[LeftInTX]

4. Oh well, you got a screenshot....

[BumRushDaShow]

6. I think this group (or another) had cams up

when Hurricane Michael hit Mexico Beach, FL and the inundation was up the pole to just below the view hole.

[Takket]

8. we're gonna need a bigger boat...

nothing but water to be seen on the "surge cam". like the land doesn't even exist

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

13. I think it submarined again

[catbyte]

15. The guy nicknamed it Surgie the GOAT. I can't believe it's surviving, lol. And those houses are

still there. WTG!

[csziggy]

14. The Galliano cam is out and they are showing New Orleans

First shot was of some big but flexible structure, maybe a canvas covered billboard, totally blocking the street.

[joetheman]

16. I sure miss my FLIP. hate they stopped making it. Two hours worth of video that fit in shirt pocke

It could handle recording in storms like this, the editing features and photo clips were amazing. Saying this because ibought FLIPs (about 15) during their lifetime for members of my family, some now in NO. The documentation of events like Ida could easily be made on the run. Some had their FLIPS working during Katrina and memorialized many stages of Katrina for the rest of the family. Positive vibes for all In Ida's path.