Hurricane Milton aftermath: Buckled roadways, fallen trees and massive flooding in Volusia County

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, 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 Volusia County.

South Daytona

The South Daytona Fire Department is conducting high water rescues on Thursday morning along Big Tree Road after Hurricane Milton rolled through the night before.

One man used his kayak to go and rescue his grandparents from their home in the flooded neighborhood.

Volusia Co. man using kayak to rescue grandparents

Hurricane Milton is causing high waters and flooding across Volusia County. In South Daytona, FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie spoke with a man using a kayak to go rescue his grandparents from their home.

Many of the homes in the neighborhood were either cut-off or flooded by the high water. A mother and daughter were rescued along with their two dogs and three cats.

Milton aftermath: Water rescues underway in Volusia Co.

Firefighters are conducting water rescues Thursday morning along Big Tree Road in South Daytona with many homes cut off or flooded by high water from Hurricane Milton. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie spoke to the people rescued with their pets. The same neighborhood flooded during Hurricane Ian. First responders said the scene is eerily similar.

FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie spoke with another woman who waded through the water to get out of her home.

Volusia Co. resident wades through water to escape home

Multiple water rescues have been conducted in the area of Big Tree Road in South Daytona where high water from Hurricane Milton has flooded the neighborhood and entered some homes. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie spoke with a woman who waded through the water to get out of her home. She says the neighborhood just recently recovered from Hurricane Ian and is now dealing with more flooding.

Orange City

The Orange City Fire Department took to Facebook with photos to warn residents of some unsafe roads. The post states that the roads have either been completely washed away or flooded.

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Orange city road after Hurricane Milton. Credit: Orange City Fire Rescue

These damages come after the strong winds and rains that Hurricane Milton brought to the area.

The Orange City Police Department and Fire Department are still making preliminary evaluations.

Orange City also notified residents through social media that due to flash floods many roadways are inaccessible due to downed trees and power lines.

Downed tree blocks Orange City roadway after Hurricane Milton.

City of New Smyrna Beach

The City of New Smyrna Beach shared photos of some of the damage and flooding left behind by Hurricane Milton. Some of the damage includes a fallen traffic light and fallen trees.

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Downed traffic signal at Canal Street & Live Oak Street