Hurricane Milton has recently devastated the state of Florida and its aftermath has left the people in a state of shock with powerful winds, spawning tornadoes, and widespread destruction. The hurricane hit hard and left major damage such as destroying roads, buildings, and other places. So, in this article, we have compiled some images from Florida’s aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which will give you a clear view of the natural calamity’s impact on the lives of the people.
Damaged Albert Whitted Airport
The Albert Whitted Airport is located in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County of Florida in the United States of America. In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the public airport was severely damaged due to the high-speed winds and tornadoes. The above photo is an aerial view shot that clearly shows how the damaged condition of the airport.
Collapsed Crane On Tampa Bay Times Building
Another picture we have with regard to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Florida is of the Tampa Bay Times building. The building is located in St. Petersburg and was moderately damaged by the natural calamity. In the picture, you can get the view of a crane that has collapsed over the popular building, severely damaging the windows and its structure.
House Damaged Severely In The Preserve Neighbourhood
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Florida was affected by spawning tornadoes. One of the tornadoes caused by the hurricane affected the Preserve Neighbourhood in the state of Florida, badly damaging the homes. In the picture, it can be seen that houses are severely affected, with parts of their structure torn apart by the strong and gusty winds.
Buildings Submerged In Water In Venice, Florida
After Hurricane Milton made its landfall in Venice in the state of Florida, several buildings as well as roads were submerged in water. The streets of the region were majorly covered with water as the floodwaters came to rise, spreading through houses, shops, and other places. In the picture, you can see an area where the buildings are submerged in water after the hurricane made its landfall, causing the water levels to rise gradually.
Car Driving Through A Flooded Street
Hurricane Milton also made its landfall in the Siesta Key area of Florida. In the picture taken above, a car can be seen driving through a flooded street, which was submerged in water due to the rise in floodwater levels. The water seen in the image is deep enough to reach the car’s wheels, making it difficult for the driver to navigate properly. The hurricane’s landfall has flooded many areas in the region, due to which moving cautiously is important for drivers.
Bulldozer Removing Debris From Roads In Matlacha
The next picture shows a bulldozer removing debris from the streets and roads of the Matlacha area in Florida. After Hurricane Milton made its landfall in Matlacha, the roads and streets of the area were badly covered in debris such as broken trees, fallen power lines, large chunks of wood, and many other things. Immediately after the landfall, the cleanup crews were quickly mobilized to clear the roads.
Buildings And Structures Damaged In Venice, Florida
On 10th October 2024, pictures were taken when Hurricane Milton made its landfall in Florida in order to assess the situation of the US state. In the above picture, you can see that buildings, structures, and cars are severely damaged after the destructive hurricane made its landfall in Venice, Florida.
Debris On Streets After Hurricane Milton’s Landfall
After Hurricane Milton made its landfall in Siesta Key, the region of Florida was severely destroyed. The streets were covered in debris badly covering the roads and streets. Broken trees, pieces of roofing, fallen power lines, damaged sign boards, large chunks of wood, and broken glass pieces were littered around the roads, making it difficult for the people to use the streets. All of these things indicate that the hurricane was very powerful.
Flooded House In Lona Area Of Florida
In the Lona area of Florida, after Hurricane Milton made its landfall, several houses were heavily flooded. In the above picture, you can see a house located in the region covered massively in flooded water. The water filled the entire yard and might have also risen up to the windows, flooding the interiors. Also, due to the rise in the water levels, the families living in this area were evacuated on time as the rising water made it impossible to stay in there.
Beautiful Houses Destroyed In Venice Due To Hurricane Milton
Due to the high-speed winds caused by Hurricane Milton, many buildings and structures have been damaged in the state of Florida. When the natural calamity made its landfall in the Venice region of Florida, the beautiful houses located in the city were torn apart. In a drone view shot above, you can see a lovely house whose windows, balcony, and staircase are badly damaged, indicating the strength of the hurricane.
Another Picture Shows Massive Destruction Caused To The Albert Whitted Airport
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Florida, the Albert Whitted Airport is the one that has been significantly damaged. The roof and hangers of the public airport were torn apart, causing widespread destruction. Debris from natural calamity was also scattered across the runways and several small aircraft were flipped over or badly damaged by the hurricane’s powerful and gusty winds. The damage caused by the aftermath of the hurricane has halted all of its operations and it will take some time for the airport to function again.
Lee County Sheriff’s Vehicle Was Passing Through A Heavily Flooded Street
Another picture that shows the aftermath of Florida’s Hurricane Milton is of the Lee County Sheriff’s amphibious car. After the hurricane made its landfall in the Lona area of Florida, the vehicle of the Sheriff, which can move on land and water, was seen passing through a flooded road. It was reported that the vehicle was essential for reaching those areas that normal cars couldn’t access because the rise in water levels has turned the streets into rivers.
Broken Fences Surrounding A Tennis Court In Clearwater
In the Clearwater region of Florida, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton has left a tennis court severely damaged. In the above picture, it can be seen that the playing area is surrounded by broken fences that were once sturdy. After the natural calamity made its landfall, the fences were torn apart by its strong winds with some parts of the fencing lying and hanging on the ground. Also, the tennis court can be seen surrounded by debris from the nearby trees covering the surface with long and broken branches.
Buildings Damaged By Hurricane Milton In Bradenton
In the Bradenton area of Florida, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton caused severe damage to the buildings and houses. In the picture above, you can see the roofs of the houses torn apart while the windows were shattered by the powerful winds. Also, some walls of the houses were majorly cracked causing parts of houses to collapse. In addition, the area of Bradenton can be seen covered in debris making it difficult for the people to live there.
Tropicana Field, Home Of Tampa Bay Rays, Damaged By Hurricane Milton
The Tropicana Field stadium which is the home of the Major Baseball League’s team, Tampa Bay Rays, was severely damaged by the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The spawned tornadoes and unleashed heavy winds in St. Petersburg massively destroyed the whole stadium with parts of the roof torn apart. This also made various sections of the stadium exposed to rain and winds. The seating area and the playing field of the stadium were also covered in debris making the home of the Tampa Bay Rays difficult to recognise.
People Rescued In Tampa Region With Amphibious Automobiles
In a Twitter post, the Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister stated that several amphibious vehicles, specially designed to operate on roads as well as water, were used to rescue approximately 135 elderly residents. These elderly residents were living in an assisted facility located in the region of Tampa. Further, he mentioned that more people were rescued using boats from a Holiday Inn located in nearby Plant City.
Disaster Responders Come Out On Roads For The Recovery
After Hurricane Milton made its landfall in various parts of Florida, the disaster response trucks were seen hitting the roads. It was reported that a total of 1500 linesmen are being sent to the areas which are massively affected by the natural calamity. They will clear the roads and streets spread across Florida and will also repair the power lines. Also, they will clean the dangerous debris and fallen trees. The supervisor of the disaster responders has stated that by looking at the scale of destruction in Florida, the recovery might be long and tough.
International Airport Of Tampa Has Suffered Minimal Damage
The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis has recently stated that the Tampa International Airport which was closed due to the outbreak of Hurricane Milton, has not been damaged severely. Also, he mentioned that it will be back in operation in a week or two after all the repairs are made properly.
Firefighters Take Hold Of Massive Fires On The West Coast Island
Matlacha, located on the West Coast of Florida suffered massive fire outbreaks after Hurricane Milton made its landfall. In the picture above, you can see the firefighters handling the fires which caught up on the island at midnight and caused massive destruction in the neighborhood. Further, the overnight crews were able to reach the Matlacha area which is connected to the main city by way of a bridge. Since then, they have been tackling the reports of fires in buildings and houses.
Flooded Streets Of St. Armands Key In Sarasota, Florida
The St. Armands Key In Sarasota, Florida was highly affected by Hurricane Milton. In the satellite image mentioned above, you can see the streets of the particular area submerged in floodwater. This happened when the natural calamity made its landfall as a category 3 hurricane, along with sustained winds of 120 mph. The residents of this area have been evacuated safely till the level of water reaches the safe point.
Area Of Lake Maggiore Flooded After Hurricane Milton
The area of Lake Maggiore in Florida is submerged was water after Hurricane Milton made its landfall. The water levels of the nearby lakes and rivers overflowed, covering the roads and streets of the area. Also, the houses situated near the area can be seen submerged in water making the living conditions not so suitable. Due to the massive destruction, the residents living in the area have been sent to a safe place till the water gets cleared.
Vehicles Submerged In Floodwater In An Apartment Complex
In the Clearwater area of Florida, Hurricane Milton caused a lot of destruction which will definitely take a long time to recover. In the picture mentioned above, some cars can be seen submerged in floodwater in an apartment complex located in the Clearwater area of Florida. It can be observed that the level of water is so high that only the top portion of the cars is visible while some of them are completely underwater.
Employees Collecting Their Things From A Salon Hit By A Tornado
A salon located in the Cocoa Beach area of Florida was massively destroyed when a powerful and intense tornado hit it. In the picture above, you can see some of the employees of the salon collecting their valuable belongings after the tornado, which was a part of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, was finally in a quiet state. Many items, including personal belongings and beauty equipment, can be seen scattered over the area.
Man Cleans Debris Inside A Gas Station Store
Another area in Florida that was badly hit by the aftermath of Hurricane Milton is Lakewood Park. In the above picture, a man can be seen cleaning the debris inside a gas station store in Lakewood Park after a tornado hit the area and caused widespread destruction. The shelves, cupboards, and other products can be seen scattered all over the place, making it difficult to move.
Man Tows An Air Mattress With People On It Through Flooded Streets
Another picture with regard to Hurricane Milton is of a man, who can be seen towing an air mattress. The above picture has been taken from the area of Tampa in Florida where the streets and roads are submerged in flood water. It can be seen that a resident of the area is carrying an air mattress with two people sitting on it so that they can reach a safe point.
A Woman Named Donna Clark Was Rescued Along With Her Dog
The area of Lakeland was massively destroyed by the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The water levels in the particular area reached so high that the houses were submerged in floodwater. In the above picture, a resident of Lakeland named Donna Clark was rescued from the floodwaters along with a pet dog named Jack.
Bradenton Resident Sits Inside Her Home Whose Roof Was Blown Off
In the above picture, it can be seen that a 72-year-old lady, Sharon Manolis is sitting in her home, located in the Bradenton region of Florida. The house of the lady has been massively destroyed by Hurricane Milton. Due to the strong and powerful winds, the roof of the house is blown off.
Floodwater Entered The Buccaneer Bay Mobile Home Community
The Buccaneer Bay Mobile Home Community which is located in Lakeland in Florida, has been flooded due to the significant amount of rise in water levels due to Hurricane Milton. In the above-mentioned picture, an old man can be seen sitting in the outer area of his house. However, the entire area as well as the vehicles parked outside are partially submerged in water, impacting the living conditions and damaging the property.
Broken Waterline In Gulfport, Florida Getting Repaired
Due to Hurricane Milton, the state of Florida has been massively destructed and one such thing that has been impacted mostly is the water lines and the power supply lines. More than 3 million homes in Florida are currently with no power supply and living with zero electricity. In the above picture, a waterline was broken due to the effects of the hurricane in the Gulfport region. To the issue, the workers responded quickly and are working towards its repairement.
Families Take Shelter Inside A School Sports Gymnasium
Due to the outbreak of Hurricane Milton, several families had to leave their homes and take shelter at other places. Some families in Orlando went to a school sports gymnasium to seek safety and protection from the adverse effects of the natural calamity. In the picture, the gymnasium is being used as a temporary shelter, to provide a safe place for families until the threat of the hurricane passes away.
Residents Brought Their Pets To The Shelter In Tampa
The Middleton High School in the Tampa area of Florida has been turned into a shelter until the threat of Hurricane Milton passes away. Residents from the nearby areas have been evacuated from their homes and have taken refuge in this school. However, some people have also brought their pets such as dogs and cats to this shelter so that they can also have a safe place to live.
Marie Cook’s House In Wellington Badly Damaged Due To Milton
A resident of the Wellington area, located in Florida, named Marie Cook made a visit to her home after Hurricane Milton swept through. Along with her family members, she was evacuated from her house to a safe place so that the natural calamity could not harm them. But after the hurricane went through, she returned to her home and was shocked to see the damage it had made. The entire yard of her house was damaged along with the car and windows of the house.
Traffic Signal Pole Collapses In Orlando
In the downtown business area located in Orlando, a traffic signal collapsed due to the adverse effects of Hurricane Milton. The signal has fallen down and has blocked the street after the natural calamity passed through.
Wells Fargo Bank Branch Destroyed By Tornado
A Wells Fargo bank branch located in the area of Cocoa Beach, Florida was badly destroyed by the effects of Hurricane Milton. In the picture, you can see that the roof of the bank’s building has been completely torn off and this is majorly caused by the tornadoes, arising from the hurricane.
Restaurant’s Awning Fell Onto A Sidewalk In St. Petersburg
A famous restaurant located in the St. Petersburg area of Florida was badly destroyed when Hurricane Milton passed through. In the above-mentioned picture, you can see that the eating outlet’s awning, which is the roof-like cover, has fallen down onto the sidewalk, disrupting the daily activities of the neighboring people.
Parking Lot’s Roof Was Partially Destroyed
A condominium parking lot located in the Cocoa Beach area of Florida suffered significant damage when the tornado caused by Hurricane Milton struck the area. In the picture, the roof of the parking lot can be seen partially destroyed, with some sections torn apart and debris scattered all over the place. The powerful and intense winds caused structural damage, leaving the metals twisted.
