Rick Conflitti and his girlfriend opted to evacuate their wooden home near the Peace River, a decision that likely saved their lives as Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Milton impacted communities south of Siesta Key severely, causing extensive damage, with peak storm surge water levels reaching 5 to 10 feet above ground level, particularly in Charlotte Harbor.
Conflitti was stunned by the level of destruction upon returning home: 'It's shocking. Of all the hurricanes we've had, it's never been this bad.'
The aftermath of Hurricane Milton left over 3 million customers without power in Florida, with tornadoes claiming four lives in St. Lucie County.
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