On September 26, 2024, a disaster struck Florida. This natural disaster was Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane that swept across several states, but it was Florida and its people that were most affected.
After 48 hours of deadly floods and wind speeds that reached just over 140 mph, it was concluded that Hurricane Helene was one of the worst hurricanes that the United States had in many years. It claimed over 230 lives with about 8,000 people that were injured from Florida to the Southern Appalachians according to CNN Climate.
What made Hurricane Helene so deadly was the fact that multiple states were affected by its power. Those states were Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia. Millions of people across those states lost their power and communities were cut off from each other as the floods washed away homes and roads.
Now that the hurricane has passed, there still is much to do as families have lost their homes and loved ones. Many are still missing and there are supplies that are needed to help these people. Not all hope is gone as those communities are stronger than the hurricane and people come together to help one another to get back to where they used to be.
One of the main reasons for why Hurricane Helene stuck ground was because of the very warm water from the Gulf of Mexico. Though many people thought that Hurricane Helene was the end of all the terror, they were wrong. Turns out there was another hurricane headed towards Florida. This hurricane was named Hurricane Milton and just as the communities were recovering from Helene, they had to prepare once again for round two.
Just as Florida had begun the process of walking back into normality after hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has made an appearance. The hurricane had officially made landfall.
Hurricane Milton, predicted to be the deadliest hurricane this year has swept into Siesta key, Florida and has slowly been destroying everything in its path. At a category level 3 the hurricane has spared no mercy with wind around 120 miles per hour.
Homes have been destroyed, trees have been snapped, and structures have been damaged. The rainfall has been harsh, which had already started even before the hurricane had it causing even more egregious flooding. The flooding has been predicted to be three to five feet tall.
Power in Florida has now gone out and communication is sparse from those currently in the storm. The situation could worsen or remain the same for the few following days hurricane Milton travels through Florida.
Ten people have been confirmed deceased. NBC news explains “…Five deaths have been confirmed in St. Lucie County on Florida’s Atlantic…. St. Petersburg police confirmed two more storm related deaths…Volusia County Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood confirmed three people died in his jurisdiction. “
Now in current time in Florida hurricane Milton has reshaped certain islands and parts of Florida. Many homes were destroyed by flooding, electricity, and fallen debris by wind. Many Floridians are trying their best to look forward and not think of the damage done to their homes though it’s a long way for Florida to get back on their way to recovery. Although hurricanes are common mostly around tropical eras there’s always a possibility of reach. Not only should we take this disaster as a learning experience but to show what exactly we should expect if a hurricane ever hits.
