Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida as Deadly Category 2 Storm
Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida as Deadly Category 2 Storm
US · Published Oct 11, 2026
• Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (169 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 971 millibars.
• The storm brought torrential rain, life-threatening storm surge, and damaging winds to the Gulf Coast.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Isaias has resulted in at least four fatalities, including incidents involving falling trees and carbon monoxide poisoning from improper generator use. The storm caused significant damage across Florida and Alabama, with wind gusts exceeding 110 mph (177 km/h) in some areas. Over 450,000 customers remain without power as of Saturday night. Flooding and tornadoes continue to pose risks in the Southeast, particularly in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Communities along the Gulf Coast experienced severe storm surge and heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving over a foot of rain.

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