Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9 and left behind significant damage. Milton brought with it powerful winds, pounding rains, and several tornados. Thankfully, the storm wasn’t as devastating as some had predicted, but residents will feel its destruction for a long time. Videos are popping up on social media that prove the unbelievable strength and fury of Mother Nature.
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Watch Some Of The Most Jaw-Dropping Videos From Hurricane Milton
Some of the most visible damage was to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Violent winds tore the roof off Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays’ home, used as a staging area for first responders.
This is one of the craziest things I've ever seen. #Rays #RaysUp #HurricaneMilton #Milton pic.twitter.com/dVPd1JKaIt
— Pat Donovan🎙⭕ (@PatDonovanRadio) October 10, 2024
Drone Footage Shows The Destruction
Pat Donovan posted a video of Tropicana Filed on X with the fabric roof positively eviscerated by the Hurricane. The electricity is on, and the shining lights beam on the destruction inside. Per KSBW, only essential personnel were inside the building when the storm hit, and luckily, no one was hurt.
Nexta also posted videos on X of Tropicana Field and other parts of Florida as Milton pounded them. Gigantic palm trees fell to the ground, and the winds whipped through. People stood in horror, watching tornadoes form near them, knowing they would take no mercy as they blew through Florida.
At least two people were victims of Hurricane #Milton in Florida
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 10, 2024
The hurricane made its way to the central part of Florida's west coast in the Siesta Key Island area near the city of Sarasota. 125 homes were reportedly destroyed and more than two and a half thousand other… pic.twitter.com/9AIbwaDMV4
The Associated Press, confirmed four deaths thus far. It appears The Spanish Lake Country Club near Fort Pierce had significant destructions, with both residents reported deceased and homes destroyed.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to X to assure Floridians that crews were on top of restoring power and making the state safe.
“Over 3 million households are without power, but 635,996 accounts have already been restored as of 6:00 AM. More than 50,000 linemen are in Florida and working to restore power as efficiently and safely as possible. As you are surveying damage and cleaning up your property, be cautious of hazards like downed power lines and operate generators a safe distance from your house,” he wrote.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County last night and moved quickly across central Florida, producing significant flooding, high winds, and destructive tornadoes.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 10, 2024
Search and rescue operations began overnight as soon as the storm passed and are ongoing. National Guard,… pic.twitter.com/jpxB8FMOSh
The governor urged people to stay home until crews can ensure safe roads and bridges.
“If you do not live in the area, do not attempt to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Milton—keep the roadways clear for first responders, FDOT personnel, and utility vehicles,” DeSantis warned.
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