What kind of damage did Polk County incur from Hurricane Milton? Here's the initial assessment
At the peak of Milton-related electric power outages in Polk County, more than six in 10 residents were in the dark. On ...
Helene one of several hurricanes to batter Sarasota, Manatee counties in recent years
The founder of the Climate Adaptation Center said storm impacts will increase; governments must rethink rules of development ...
Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the mainland U.S.
While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at that intensity.
Florida's farmlands, iconic orange groves recovering following back-to-back hurricanes
Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by strong storms that roll through the state.
In hurricanes’ wake, expect more homeowners to rebuild rather than move, industry analysts say
As Gulf Coast hurricane victims again sort through the ruins of homes and businesses, many face a perennial post-storm ...
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Hurricane Milton damage: What was left behind by the ‘storm of the century’ versus other hurricanes
Hurricane Irma in 2017, which peaked at sustained winds ... may have been stronger and caused more financial damage, but had less impact on power supplies. On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron ...
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Officials expect Florida's coastline to change amid Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Michael. For example, large waves sparked by Hurricane Nicole in 2022 caused ...
Florida’s citrus industry faces uncertainty after Hurricane Milton’s destruction
For example, every citrus-producing county in Florida was affected by Hurricane Irma in 2017, with most harvesters reporting ...
Hurricane Milton Path Update, Tracker as Florida Issues Evacuation Order
Officials are "preparing for the largest evacuation that we have seen" since Hurricane Irma in 2017, an emergency executive director said.
Hurricane Milton takes direct aim at Tampa, massive evacuations ordered
Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane, threatens disastrous winds and storm surge to the Tampa Bay area and the west coast ...
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Hurricane Milton causing gas shortages in Florida as residents evacuate storm
Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with ...
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How Hurricane Milton avoided a 'much worse' scenario
While the Tampa Bay area experienced significant rainfall and flooding, destructive storm surge was avoided due to the ...