Hurricane Isaias Leaves 4 Dead, Power Outages in Florida
• Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane on October 9, 2026, bringing maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and heavy rainfall. The storm caused significant damage, leaving at least four people dead and over 400,000 customer accounts without power across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi as of October
• The hurricane also produced flash flooding in the western Florida Panhandle, with rainfall totals reaching up to 11.56 inches (294 mm) in some areas. Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias continued to move northeast, bringing additional rain and wind hazards to the southeastern U.S. and Appalachians.
Impact & Risks
The storm caused widespread power outages, with Florida being the hardest hit, accounting for over 320,000 outages. Fatalities included two deaths in Florida due to a fallen tree and carbon monoxide poisoning, and two in Alabama from storm-related incidents. Flash flooding and strong winds caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes, particularly in the Florida Panhandle. Flood Watches and Wind Advisories remain in effect for parts of the southeastern U.S. and Appalachians, with isolated flash flooding and river flooding expected to persist.
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