Last night, Hurricane Milton slammed into the west coast of Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The damage extended beyond the west coast, with tornadoes wreaking havoc across the Sunshine State. Despite being downgraded to a Category three storm, the impact was intense, causing catastrophic damage to affected areas.
Photos from this morning reveal the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Residents and tourists were urged to evacuate and prepare for prolonged power outages and destruction of homes. The storm made landfall with winds over 100 mph, affecting Siesta Key and other areas of Florida.
New images and footage highlight the devastating impact on Florida residents as the storm moved across the state. Multiple deaths were reported in St Lucie County, with Sheriff Keith Pearson confirming fatalities and widespread destruction of homes.
Streets flooded, homes destroyed, and over three million households were left without power as Hurricane Milton tore through Florida. The aftermath displays the brute force of the storm, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
President Joe Biden mobilized federal authorities and Coast Guard members to aid in the recovery efforts. The resilience of the affected communities will be tested as they work to rebuild after everything in the storm’s path has been swept away.
This article originally appeared on The Hearty Soul. Written by Joshua Nair
