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Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida one year ago today. Look back on Milton's impacts and the damage it left behind. Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin, reaching Category 5 intensity in the Gulf on Oct. 7, 2024 with peak winds 180 mph.
Milton made landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2024, near Siesta Key in Sarasota County. The hurricane resulted in one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Florida’s history.
On the evening of4, Hurricane Militon -- the fifth hurricane to strike the United States in the 2024 season -- roared ashore on the west coast of Florida.
It’s been one year since Hurricane Milton tore through the Sunshine State, triggering a tornado outbreak in South and Southwest Florida.