Images Show Path Of Destruction Left Behind By Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida, terrifying images have emerged in the daylight revealing the full extent of the destruction. The storm, which made landfall with winds exceeding 100 mph, devastated the state’s west coast and beyond, leaving behind catastrophic damage. Tornadoes spawned by the storm contributed to the chaos, leveling entire communities. Sheriff Keith Pearson reported multiple fatalities, stating that a modular home community for seniors had been “swept away,” with everything in its path destroyed.

Though Milton had weakened to a Category 3 storm upon reaching Florida, the damage was severe. Over 125 homes were destroyed before the hurricane even made landfall, and more than three million homes and businesses were left without power. Streets have been completely flooded, and vehicles are submerged as the storm surge wreaked havoc across the state.

Tampa Bay managed to avoid a direct hit, but other areas weren’t as fortunate. The storm caused extensive damage, including ripping the roof off Tropicana Field Stadium and battering Walt Disney World. Despite the intensity of the storm, officials had urged residents to evacuate, with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issuing stark warnings, saying, “You are going to die” if they did not leave.

As emergency services and federal authorities, including over 1,000 Coast Guard members, are deployed to assist in the recovery, the true scale of Hurricane Milton’s destruction is becoming clear. President Joe Biden sent thousands of federal agents to help manage the crisis, as Floridians now face weeks of power outages and an immense clean-up effort.

Florida remains in a state of recovery as authorities assess the damage. With millions impacted and lives lost, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton will be felt for years to come.