Fort Myers Wind Load Calculator

Lee County, Florida — Southwest Florida

Fort Myers, the seat of Lee County, sits on the Caloosahatchee River near the Gulf of Mexico. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for Lee County is 150 mph (Risk Category II). The city includes Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel-causeway communities, and historic downtown — all rebuilding heavily after Hurricane Ian.

Fort Myers Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: 150 mph (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C or D (Gulf / Caloosahatchee)
• HVHZ: No
• Building Code: Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 1609
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: Fort Myers Community Development / Lee County Building Permits

Wind speed verified against the Florida Building Code adopted ASCE 7-22 wind map for Lee County.

Fort Myers Permit Requirements

• Wind-Borne Debris Region: All openings require impact-rated products or approved shutters.
• Exposure D Beachfront: Fort Myers Beach (Estero Island) and shoreline properties within 1 mile of open water use Exposure D — the highest possible pressures.
• FL Approval: Florida Product Approval (FL#) numbers are required on every opening. Our reports include FL# tracking columns.
• Lee County AHJ: Reports are formatted for the Fort Myers and Lee County permit submission process.

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Related Resources

• Lee County Page
• ASCE 7-22 Calculator Methodology
• Window & Door Design Pressure Guide
• Wind Load Reports for Building Permits