Hurricane Milton Leaves Devastating Floods and Reshaped Coastline in Florida

The storm's aftermath continues to challenge communities with record flooding and significant coastal changes.

Hurricane Milton brought over a foot of rain to parts of Florida, causing rivers and streams to remain above flood stage nearly a week after landfall.
At least 24 deaths have been reported due to the storm, which also resulted in more than 1,000 water rescues, including 700 in the Tampa area alone.
Satellite images reveal significant damage to coastal areas, with entire neighborhoods in Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island heavily impacted by storm surge and flooding.
Milton's impact is compounded by the recent Hurricane Helene, leaving communities like Cortez and Manasota Key dealing with extensive debris and structural damage.
Federal aid totaling $612 million has been authorized to support recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina, as power restoration continues across affected regions.