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August 13 – Hurricane Charley struck southwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest landfall in the continental United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Its eye crossed Cayo Costa and later the mainland at Punta Gorda, before crossing the state with much of its intensity retained. A wind gust of 173 mph (278 km/h) was ...
Additionally, a tornado near New Port Richey caused major damage to five homes. [1] Throughout the county, damage to private property was $1.5 million, while public property losses were estimated at $26 million. [24] Mesocyclone tracks associated with the outer rainbands of Tropical Storm Debby across Florida on June 24.
This story was updated to add map locating reported tornadoes in Florida on Oct 9. Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT as a Category 3 storm with 120 mph sustained winds ...
In New Port Richey, about an hour northwest of Tampa, Lloyd Anoa’i and his neighbors remain trapped in their houses hours after Hurricane Milton blanketed roads and driveways in several feet of ...
Florida is recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which tore across the central part of the state, causing wind damage and flooding in many communities.The storm made landfall in Siesta ...
Crop damage in Pinellas County was extensive, [10] totaling about $1 million, [33] which included a loss of 50%–70% of fruit lost and considerable damage to citrus trees. [10] Damage to a church under construction in New Port Richey. The hurricane also brought extensive impact to portions of Pasco County.
Debris from homes flooded by Hurricane Helene sits curbside as Hurricane Milton approaches on Oct. 8, 2024, in Port Richey, Florida. / Credit: AP Photo/Mike Carlson
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