Damage, flooding in Siesta Key
Storm surge damage seen across the island in Siesta Key
Storm surge damage in Siesta Key can be seen across the island after Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night.
Where is Siesta Key? See where Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida
Siesta Key is a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. The residents of Siesta Key were still dealing with the damaging winds and massive storm surge from Helene less than two weeks ago, which left feet of sand piled up around houses and cars, and severely damaged buildings along the coast.
See how Hurricane Milton demolished Florida landfall island. What to know about Siesta Key
After battering the west coast of Florida with winds, pounding rain and storm surge, Hurricane Milton roared onshore near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with estimated wind speeds of 120 mph.
Siesta Key suffers damage from Category 3 winds
The bridges to Siesta Key reopened to the public today, where many saw their first look at the damage Hurricane Milton caused.
Hurricane Milton lands near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key in Sarasota County. Milton is bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and flooding Wednesday along much of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
PHOTOS: Damage, flooding in Siesta Key, near Hurricane Milton’s landfall
In this aerial photo, a vehicle drives though a flooded street after Hurricane Milton, in Siesta Key, Florida, on0, 2024. At least 10 people were dead after Hurricane Mi
Siesta Key reopens for the first time since Hurricane Milton
Siesta Key officially reopened on Friday, allowing residents and business owners to return to the Sarasota County barrier island where Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Near Hurricane Milton’s ground zero on Siesta Key, a second round of devastation
Adam Robinson's unit at the Fisherman’s Cove beachfront condominium in Siesta Key, Florida, was damaged by the storm surge from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Siesta Key reopens after Hurricane Milton
Buildings are still standing on Siesta Key and Sarasota's southern Barrier Islands, but the damage from Hurricane Milton is extensive and will take time to rebuild.
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