Hurricane Milton aftermath: Evacuations underway as water rises in Flagler County
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Hurricane Milton brought torrential rain, heavy flooding, and damaging winds to Central Florida as it swept across the state Wednesday and Thursday. Here is a look at some of the damage spotted in Flagler County.
Flagler Beach visitor center roof
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton peeled back the roof of the visitor's center in Flagler Beach.
S 23rd St. and S Daytona Ave. evacuations
National Guard members went door to door Thursday morning in the area of S. 23rd St. and S. Daytona Ave. in Flagler Beach, warning residents about rising floodwaters and urging them to evacuate.
Neighbors told FOX 35's Randi Hildreth they made it through the night alright, but water has continued to rise.
Water across a roadway is currently about thigh-high. Officials expect the water there to continue to rise at least four more feet.
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