Hurricane Milton By the Numbers: 16 Dead and Nearly $175 Billion In Damage

On Wednesday evening, at 8:30pm, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, bringing widespread destruction and power outages to millions of people. Sadly, at least 16 lives have been lost due to the storm. As communities begin the recovery process, here’s a closer look at some of the staggering figures tied to this harrowing hurricane.

Fifth Hurricane to Make Landfall In 2024

Milton marks the fifth hurricane to make landfall on the Gulf Coast this year, following:

• Beryl

• Debby

• Francine

• Helene