Shocking images reveal the destructive force of Hurricane Milton in Florida — see the devastating impact and details of the hardest hit areas

The Hurricane Miltonwhich initially arrived on the coast of Florida as a extremely dangerous category 3 stormhas already left a scenario of chaos and devastation in several areas of the state. At least four people died in St. Lucie County, officials said, after violent tornadoes hit the region, turning homes and communities into rubble.

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A crane fell onto a building in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, during Hurricane Milton. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images)

Photos and videos of citizens and rescue teams have already begun to circulate, revealing the magnitude of the destruction. Destroyed houses, flooded streets e uprooted trees The gusts of wind are just part of the desolation that took over the affected regions. Tornadoes from the hurricane caused extensive damage in cities including Fort Pierce, where a senior living community was hit hard.

Translation: Speechless. We’re standing in the lobby of our Tampa Bay Times office in downtown St. Petersburg. A crane is blocking the road, and several floors above, smoke is billowing from the building where it appears the crane fell. Smell of gas in the air and you can hear alarms #MILTON

Milton’s impact was not limited to just the loss of life. More than 3 million homes and businesses were left without power across Florida after the hurricane made landfall near Siesta Keycausing massive disruptions to the provision of essential services. The storm, which has now been downgraded to category 1continues to move northeast off the coast of Florida. Despite this, the National Hurricane Center warned that Milton is still producing hurricane-force winds e heavy rainswhich represents a continuous threat to the affected areas.

Translation: #Milton is the fastest Atlantic hurricane to intensify from a Tropical Depression to a Category 5 Hurricane, taking just over 48 hours. This animation shows Milton as it intensified, with the heaviest (red) rain concentrated near the center.
An aerial view of the destroyed roof of Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, following Hurricane Milton on Thursday morning. (Max Chesnes/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

With the hurricane moving, the risk warning for more areas continues, and authorities are asking Floridians to stay in their homes, avoid the roads and follow safety recommendations until it is safe to leave.

Translation: The roof of Tropicana Field, where the #Rays game takes place, suffered significant damage due to the #Hurricane #Milton

The number of deaths and damage could still increase as emergency crews access remote areas severely affected by the storm. Images captured by satellites and aerial footage show the vast extent of the damage left by Milton, a hurricane that will be remembered as one of the most devastating to hit the region.

Video shows stadium after damage
A vehicle becomes stuck in floodwaters in Brandon, Florida. (Miguel J. Rodríguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images)
Translation: Just hours before #HurricaneMilton hit Florida, residents of several neighborhoods witnessed a frightening spectacle Groups of Canadian cranes gather and emit high-pitched, urgent calls, as if signaling the need to flee
Remnants of the storm are seen in Sarasota, Florida. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Although the storm was downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane when it made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, Milton still caused destruction as expected, leaving more than 2 million homes without power.
People watch as floodwaters inundate a street in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Milton made landfall. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Flood waters inundated the streets of Fort Myers, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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