Hurricane Milton aftermath: Evacuations underway as water rises in Flagler County

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Published  October 10, 2024 11:21am EDT
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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.

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Flagler Beach visitor center roof peeled back by Milton

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton peeled back the roof of the visitor's center in Flagler Beach. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth shows what the damage looks like now that the storm has gone.

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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National Guard urging evacuations in Flagler Beach

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, National Guard members are going door to door in Flagler Beach, warning residents in the area of South 23rd Street and South Daytona Avenue about increasing flooding and urging them to evacuate. Neighbors made it through the night alright, but officials expect the water there to continue to rise at least four more feet.

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