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Another sinkhole reported in Polk County opened up at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, according to Fox 13 News reporter Jordan Bowen, who posted footage of the hole, which swallowed up a pickup truck ...
Editor's note: This page reflects the news on Hurricane Milton from Thursday, Oct. 10. For the latest updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, read USA TODAY's live hurricane coverage for ...
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A mandatory evacuation order was issued and put into effect immediately for areas of Polk County on Monday as a disaster declaration was issued. According to the ...
At the river's Morris Bridge site, it crested over 3 ft (.94 m) above record flood stage. [155] A reverse storm surge occurred in Tampa, however, dropping water levels by 5 ft (1.5 m). [156] Seven people were killed in St. Lucie County, [157] four in Volusia County, two in Pinellas County, and one each in Citrus, Polk, and Orange counties.
Hurricane Milton live updates: Florida residents warned ‘time is running out’ as Category 4 monster storm heads for US Stuti Mishra,James Liddell and Julia Musto October 8, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Sarasota County reported extensive tree and structural damage due to wind, as well as significant flooding in inland areas, specifically in and around Venice and North Port. [70] Most of the southern portion of the county remained in Ian's northern eyewall for nearly five hours, subjected to extreme wind and over 20 inches (510 mm) of rain ...
The strongest wind speed in Polk County was a gust of 86 mph (138 km/h) at an Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) weather station near Bartow. Winds damaged many homes and businesses, uprooted trees, and downed power lines. [24] About 80% of Polk County was left without electricity. [176]
When storms brought up to 4 inches of rain to Polk on Thursday, the road into Imperial Lakes disappeared beneath 2 feet of water, trapping residents.