Hurricane Milton, a category 3 storm, hit Florida, causing widespread destruction with heavy rain, tornadoes, and extensive power outages affecting over 3 million residents.
As the storm swept through Florida, it resulted in historic rainfall totals, with areas like St Petersburg experiencing 18 inches, leading to significant localized flooding.
Officials reported that search and rescue operations began amidst reports of nine fatalities, with approximately 125 homes, mainly mobile homes, destroyed in senior communities.
The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has left around 11 million people at risk of further flooding, highlighting the extreme impact this hurricane has had on the region.
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