Satellite images show the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, which caused tornadoes across Florida and hit the state like a Category 3 hurricane.
The fatal storm surge that forecasters feared never arrived, but the photos show heavy flooding, particularly in coastal areas and on the state’s barrier islands. Homes were destroyed and power lines were downed by high winds and heavy rain.
A satellite image shows flooded streets on St. Armands Key, a barrier island near Sarasota.
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On Ana Maria Island, a barrier island in Manatee County, Florida, a satellite photo shows storm debris and flooded coastal homes.
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Another photo from the area shows sand being blown into the neighborhood’s main streets.
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At a condo building in Cortez, Florida, before and after photos show the extent of the damage. A photo taken in the aftermath of the storm shows part of the building’s roof torn off and debris scattered on the ground. The photo also shows flooding and other debris spread across the area.
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Another before-and-after photo shows the devastation at Tropicana FieldTampa Bay Rays stadium. Before the storm, the stadium served as a gathering place for first responders. Strong winds shredded the canvas roof of the building.
The photos show the huge gaps where the fabric that served as the roof of the domed building had been torn to shreds. The St. Petersburg Fire Department confirmed that there were no injuries during the incident. The extent of the damage was not immediately specified, but debris was visible on the ground.
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