Hurricane Milton (2024)
| Landfall | Oct. 9, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Where | Siesta Key, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 3, about 120 mph sustained winds |
Milton exploded into one of the strongest Gulf hurricanes on record before weakening and coming ashore south of Tampa Bay, just two weeks after Helene.
What happened
- A large tornado outbreak struck across South and Central Florida ahead of landfall.
- Wind tore much of the roof off Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
- Millions of Florida homes and businesses lost power.
- Heavy rain flooded neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Milton. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
Live trackers for towns in its path
- Sarasota, FL hurricane tracker
- St. Petersburg, FL hurricane tracker
- Tampa, FL hurricane tracker
- Fort Myers, FL hurricane tracker
- Naples, FL hurricane tracker
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