Hurricane Milton devastates the Manasota Key and Grove City, Florida - Drone

Hurricane Milton leaves homes badly damaged or completely washed away, boats crashed into houses, streets covered in sand. First look at Manitoba Key and Grove City after significant storm surge event.
#HurricaneMilton
Licensing via www.wxchasing.com

[@MrWhaatay]

Best video I have seen by far showing the devastation without the news people yapping about it. Thank you for posting it.

[@emilyannamanda]

Seriously, this is like real journalism

[@spinecordless]

yap yap yap

[@Emarie2002]

The KZbin algorithm is flooded with the stupid little snippets of news station coverage. The independent storm chasers need more exposure on the platform. In general, News Stations have ruined the KZbin entertainment experience. So annoying.

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

Whoever said this isn’t real journalism OBVIOUSLY IT IS & OBVIOUSLY z corporate satanic msm=FAKE NEWS.

[@pewcfpv8056]

Exactly. I'm 28 years old, I don't need people to explain to me what I'm seeing in front of me and I know what a hurricane is.

[@k86226]

This silent footage is so much more impactful than all the other stations with the dramatic reporting. 👍🏼

[@Plutogalaxy]

I know, because the volume control is so difficult to use.

[@joeanon5788]

The silence is deafening and introspective.

[@its420somewhererightnow]

🤣🎯🎯🎯​@@Plutogalaxy

[@lifeofreilly9943]

How sad😢...I cannot even imagine

[@sadielsantos8167]

it ripped the roofs and walls and it threw the boats into their homes like it was nothing . SO SCARY .

[@ellentau427]

A picture paints a thousand words... I appreciate the non verbal reporting that comes across too theatrical. 🙏💕💙

[@EvelynLogan-od7zc]

Ellen I really like your profile picture and if you let me, I would make such an amazing mural out of it! If you don’t mind one of your pictures could be my inspiring muse for an art project i’m working on for a client. You will totally get paid for it as well as a bonus also get credits.

[@alexanderthemeek]

And a video animates a million pictures.

[@lrx54]

Drone views are much better than other news video. Thanks for posting!

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

Amen!

[@zenithperigee7442]

@lrx54, yep and obviously there were some homes/buildings completely leveled, this could've been so much worse. Even as the storm hit with 120mph sustained winds, the surge was less than expected and I can only imagine that everything would've been leveled/submerged if the storm came in at 180mph sustained winds which is what it's strength was a few days before it got there. Floridians really needed a break as do those in states above, thankfully the storm didn't come in stronger and turn north into GA, SC, NC etc.

[@zulutimeproductions3143]

For me there are two separate thoughts. First .. wishing all the best to those who have had their lives turned upside down. Second.. there are some amazing builders who constructed beach front homes that took the full blast of a major hurricane and look like nothing happened. They.. whoever they are deserve acknowledgment.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

I thought the same. 🙌🏼🕊🙏🏼

[@proconsumersafety]

Sad to see the damage. Its good people evacuated to keep safe.

[@whenshebecamehis9216]

my thoughts exactly

[@micheleromaine7782]

To the owner of that yacht in between the house and the palm -YOU CANT PARK THERE

[@JasonAldeen-ln8gj]

not a time to be joking.

[@Porp75]

@@JasonAldeen-ln8gjThere’s always time for light hearted jokes. Sometimes it’s the only way to make it through the bad to the other side. Calm down.

[@jeffk464]

Does the homeowner get to keep the yacht?

[@WV_Raised1983]

I know what's wrong with it.

[@Je-rb7je]

😅😅

[@tdbarton7712]

Homes on the waterfront, on a sandbar, in the most hurricane-prone region on the planet. What could go wrong?

[@IIISentorIII]

And made out of woodand paper😅

[@MelbaMaldonado-nn9kt]

They need to stop all development in wetlands and beach front, Our insurance is sky high, and we live inland, but these people make things worse for us.

[@vanlim1195]

​@@IIISentorIIIIs firstworld it?? 😅😅😅

[@JamesHomepro-xq8pw]

And a lot of the homes are fine. So you're point is moot.

[@zackvandyke5649]

A single story house on a barrier island is just wild to me.

[@Ignaz366]

Makes you wonder why they are called barrier islands!

[@SS11660]

First floor can wash out from under a 2 story. In storm surge. This looks like wind damage

[@chris_jorge]

and they'll have the insurance rebuild it and it'll be destroyed again. rinse and repeat.

[@samaipata4756]

Those pictures show one important thing very clearly: In Florida it pays off to invest in solid house construction! With the technology we have available today, buildings can withstand a hurricane’s force!

[@liann3881]

Maybe, but the water still gets in.

[@twatts1523]

@@liann3881iIfyou built over a concrete garage with lots of holes in the wall to allow air and water to pass through, it would take a 15 ft surge to get to your living space. They used to build all the condos like that back in the 60’s.

[@doxie7428]

Praying for a speedy recovery and healing! This is devastating to see. Thank you for the drone footage and everything you do!! 🙏💔

[@1959Berre]

Nothing fails like a prayer. There is no god. Grow up, fairy tales are for children.

[@ralphholiman7401]

I think ground level homes on the coast of Florida are about to be a thing of the past.

[@2hotscottpro]

Most stilt homes were gone last storm.In 1 area I seen aerial footage of .

[@webwhisper2701]

@@2hotscottprowow …thought those would have fared better … terrible 🫤

[@tyger13us]

You cant HIDE from "Gods Weed Eaters"/Nader's & Him-a-canes. whether its winds or floods? They will hunt you down sooner or later.

[@MrWhaatay]

Nope, as always people will rebuild.

[@michaelmixon2479]

Living on a sandbar should be a thing of the past.

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thank you guys for the video. It's heart wrenching. Praying this is the last of the season. Stay safe out there. ❤

[@natodemon1]

Truly uncanny to see those boats with some of their lines still attached but now lying on land, next to houses

[@billguernsey6419]

That’s a serious finders keepers

[@Plutogalaxy]

Move to Florida they said, it’s paradise.

[@James-u6t3f]

Don't move here, it's really bad. 😎

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada thanks for sharing this very silent but eerie video of the devastating effects after the tropical hurricane milton

[@evalehde3869]

Thanks for not adding the weird music most add to these kind of videos.

[@toddr2265]

Thankyou for the drone footage. It's heartbreaking but appreciated.

[@sharit7970]

Great footage of a horrible event- this really gives a very accurate description- thanks for posting!

[@kristintopol1724]

What makes me really sad is thinking about all the junk that gets pulled out of those houses and into the sea. We have to stop building so close to these shores

[@awashhyzo]

It must get tiresome living Florida when you constantly need to prepare for hurricanes and deal with post destructions.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

I agree. The warm weather and beaches can't be worth it.

[@guybeingaguy]

It really is! You wouldn’t like it at all. Don’t come it’s horrible. Haitians eat iguanas it’s so disgusting. I want to go, but they foreclosed on my home and left me with nothing. I’ll get out one day.

[@joeyjamison5772]

If you have some inner need to be there, renting a place is so much better. At least you can get out without having to be worrying all the time about whether you house is going to be destroyed.

[@AnthonyJarrett84]

I would never live there

[@jaimebuitragogil2139]

Asimismo es espantoso para los países que invade Estados Unidos y los destruye con bombardeos asesinado niños, mujeres y ancianos. Ojalá lleguen más huracanes y acaben con todo. País malvado y criminal.

[@doobybrother21]

Seeing a lot of intact roofs on houses. That's some really fine roofing skills there.

[@ECsponger2]

A lot of roofs were replaced and upgraded after Ian.

[@twatts1523]

It seems most homes were mostly damaged from the intense surge of water slamming them.

[@Iraqvet]

In Florida the illegals do the best work when it comes to roofing

[@katherineskrzynecki3347]

SO many prayers being said for these people and their families!

[@boblatkey7160]

And yet at the same time it doesn't help one bit.

[@KonkaBonka]

Impressive that some people managed to park their boats on top of their homes before the storm.

[@Artnotforthesakeofart]

😂

[@JoelGrant-ie4ly]

I moved from Jacksonville to Minneapolis MN. Sad to see so much damage. Thank you for the respectful video.

[@MissX905]

Devastating but not surprising living so close to the water and no good break from any strong winds. So is Florida still paradise and all sunshine? I wouldn't want to live anywhere near open waters or the oceans

[@RayFamilyreality]

Yep, my FL is still paradise and sunshine.

[@AZsunflower]

I don't want to live on the ocean, although I have in years gone by. However that is our choice. Millions of people love the ocean.

[@N_I_T_Y_A]

OMG...SERIOUSLY devastating 😮

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

This is the first I’ve seen of grove city but i heard earlier it’s 90% annihilated

[@Shiryone]

While my heart goes out to people, you don't build on barrier reefs and sandbars. This is why

[@mjmj8980]

Agree. They destroyed nature. And barrier means something. It could've have vegetation native trees pines wildlife.

[@AZsunflower]

True, but look at what happened in the MOUNTAINS of NC a few days ago. And here in the west, fires.

[@boblatkey7160]

Thank you father.

[@gaim44]

@@AZsunflower Oh yes those very remote locations in the MOUNTAINS...lol

[@ГалинаФа-ы6м]

А почему нет капитального строительства, тем более в регионах, подверженных ураганам и торнадо?

[@azarianatrudel3300]

I’m glad some houses are still standing even though they have to be repaired

[@huntforagefish4730]

Me too. I love my tax dollars paying for people in florida to get new homes and cars every year. LOVE IT. Socialist welfare queens!

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

If it was a 5 they wouldn’t be

[@huntforagefish4730]

YAY! Now floriduh gets handouts and free socialism that the rest of us get to pay for! YAY FOR FLROIDUH WELFARE!!!

[@willyboy6126]

Thankfully many people were wise to evacuate! Such devastation!💔🙏

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

EXCELLENT coverage...thanks so much!!

[@geberdali3888]

thank you God !!

[@MarioLorenzo]

Thanks for your work. It was your video of Grand Isle, Louisiana after hurricane Ida in 2021 how I learned that our family's camp had been completely washed away by the Ida's storm surge. 💜💚💛

[@WxChasing]

Hopefully getting the info helped. Sorry I had to deliver the news.

[@MarioLorenzo]

There is absolutely nothing you need to apologize for. I would have gotten the news eventually, but without your good work, it may have been weeks or months of being in the dark before we would have had the opportunity to see the destruction of our camp

[@rafram4132]

Just looking at this video, I think just to rebuild, they have to move all this waste somewhere. Cars/boats/homes and then comes the toxic clean up like mold and hazardous materials that leaked or spilled from homes and businesses and where to dump all that material. After years of past hurricanes and all the trash that have accumulated year after year on top of your everyday trash. Just so much garbage and hazardous waste. It just insane. This video shows how much is gone.

[@piroskamuller-middelhof3333]

Can you imagine how different this video would look if all these wooden structures were made of concrete instead?

[@Metro431]

You do know that Florida has had a building code to have at least the first floor of any new house made out of concrete or concrete blocks for a while now right?

[@kelli6466]

But it can’t keep out water

[@sonsonpicov7644]

Thanks for sharing WXchasing! You are the best.

[@TheDabshear]

Thank you for sharing. Absolutely devastating.😢

[@olicuk]

Very very sad to see having had the best holiday on Manasota Key in February, going back after having stayed on the beachfront in one of the houses in the first 10 seconds of the film several times 35+ years ago. Really feel for everyone who lives there, but I'm sure it will be rebuilt again better than ever. Thank you for the impactful video and last night's storm chasing.

[@micheleromaine7782]

Even though there’s much at loss here these people can at least say they still have their homes in place where they were built. While the NC mountain locals homes completely floated away. I can only hope that everyone who lost anything at all can find some peace

[@LoveLee-jz1tj]

The silence is deafening, in an appropriate way. Thank you for posting this. Bless all the lives lost and the ones with the task of rebuilding after such utter destruction. ❤

[@007Julie]

About 6 months ago we had a tornado in Texas and our roof was barely damaged, the insurance says that we have to replace it and it’ll cost at least 20K. We’ll only pay the deductible of course but to have such a small damage be so much money I can only imagine what all of this will cost to the homeowners. Praying for them!

[@AZsunflower]

There can be serious damage to a roof that is not visible. I doubt the insurance company would replace a roof if it was not necessary. I get what you mean about the cost of repairs and rebuilding will be. Florida was already having major issues around insurance. What a mess.

[@sittingonariver]

Thank you for identifying where you are in the heading! 😊

[@ProfessionalDefenestrater]

I thought the thumbnail was going to be clickbait. It was not!

[@IIISentorIII]

Did you click?

[@audreyprater2652]

Too sad and unbelievable for words. Thanks for your share. Prayers go out abroad for those affected.

[@OliviaWeatherly-v1c]

Prayers for Florida 😢❤ Edit:Y'all are awesome I've never got 10 likes

[@TallulahSoie]

What was lost will be rebuilt stronger and better prepared for the next one. It could've been so much worse.

[@geeksauthority]

Grove city turned out to be Grave city! Love and prayers from Canada. Best video coverage compared to all other news medias blabbering, thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeyjamison5772]

Unbelievable. My heart goes out to all those people.

[@vaszgul736]

The fridge wedged horizontally between a fence and a telephone pole. Wow.

[@timkeagy4094]

I have a friend who rode out the storm. She said the damage is really bad and insurance companies will not cover natural disasters. Most everything that was damaged or needs rebuilding will be out of pocket costs. Living on the coast for some, they have money and the rest do not. Hard times coming for those folks. The boat squeeze between the palm tree and house is impressive. And the palms still standing. Crazy.

[@jakklump]

Everyone in my neighborhood in California have been worried about these back-to-back hurricanes and I myself feel terrible for the people who must endure this year after year. My niece was flooded out of the house she owns in Asheville.

[@theplanetrepairman9945]

Why would you build flimsy houses on a beach without a proper sea wall? What were they thinking?

[@hhaste]

Especially in an area that everyone knows has hurricanes every single year..

[@Chill_Sergeant]

Not much. Majority are MAGA.

[@IIISentorIII]

Probably "wow, nice view"

[@boblatkey7160]

I know, everything would've been perfectly fine if only Florida had listened to you.

[@BennilocoLoves]

Well, it's floor a duh! Not too many intelligent people down there.. 😒

[@marialogan8786]

Can't imagine wanting to live in an area where you will always be starting over and over and over again. So sad. 😢

[@downhillskier7]

Building code have to change! 20ft pillar for storm surge to flow through and living areas on 2nd and 3rd level as future hurricanes and storm surge will happen

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

Ok great it wasn’t as bad as they thought. So now can we stop hearing about it now.❤

[@kalipress4338]

I stayed on Manasota Key . What a devastation. It’s very exposed because of the Gulf and intracoastal.

[@twatts1523]

Me too, it was so chill and unpretentious.

[@focusrecordsofficial8007]

I feel soooo sorry for those people who have lost everything. My heart goes out to all of you for a speedy n safety recovery

[@tometheus9315]

How much of this was huricane helene, wasn't it already a mess from two weeks ago, it seems alot of these news reports are claiming the damage from helene to be milton as it was the more publicised storm. Truly devastating never the less.

[@roxannescott6956]

Good point

[@Rozebunny14]

I cannot even imagine a yacht in my yard. The force of wind and water is incredible and to be respected. And the many spouts turned tornado etc. I’m sure just adds salt to the wounds 😳 Prayers to all affected🙏❤️‍🩹

[@sclogse1]

Marjorie Taylor Greene says...."blah blah blah" That's what's riding the storm. A headless horse woman.

[@ruthanderson1758]

Such a shame. I stayed with friends in Polynesian Village in Englewood back in the early 1990's - we went to Manasota Key almost every day while I was there - it was so beautiful - heartbreaking to see all the damage.

[@Zpurggg]

Any footage yet on the overall surge damage i. Siesta Key and where the eye hit?

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

What do you think did this??? Do you think WIND put yachts on top of houses!!!???!!!

[@Fuphyter]

I was up until 6am due to wind and banging. Our roof is damaged and my front garden is gone. I knew the west coast got hit so hard. Sending hugs and prayers to all affected. ❤

[@kellybradley2449]

Wow, that is awful! Is there any way you could fly the drone over Casey Key? Thanks!

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

Listen and Fox News said it too: EVERY BARRIER ISLAND FROM LONGBOAT KEY TO SANIBEL IS DESTROYED & INACCESIBLE which is why they haven’t gotten news coverage out there yet. (Period)

[@karmatt3098]

So happy that the damage wasn’t that bad! Feels like this was overblown by the media!

[@pookatim]

This isn't what I would consider to be devastation. Yes, there is certainly damage to homes and destruction of light weight temporary structures but not to the point of devastation. You need to look at video from Hurricane Andrew to see devastation.

[@AZsunflower]

If it was your home, you might consider it devastation.

[@sweetleaf0923]

I am so sad for all the people 😢

[@MovieMakingMan]

If a boat ends up on your property can you keep it? (asking for a friend)

[@Craig-jw9ko]

Great video coverage...drones are clutch in these situations...and at 1:26 seconds there's a tree that deserves an Award for holding it's ground right there on the edge of the coastline...it dug its roots in deep...God bless that tree! ....and praying for the Healing of the Floridians!

[@hokeypokeypots]

When people build their houses so close to the ocean, they shouldn't cry when a hurricane destroys them. If those houses were insured, then the people who built their houses a safe distance away from the ocean will also wind up paying higher premiums or have their insurance cancelled.. The state should pass laws to prohibit the rebuilding of houses so close to the water...and buy back the land from the owners. Anyone who wants to enjoy a water view should drive to public beaches, not live on them.

[@AZsunflower]

DeSantis is too busy banning books and sticking his nose in people's private business to be concerned with governing Florida.

[@christineingram55]

Devastating.Even boats are on the land ,my heart and prayer’s go to all those who have lost their homes or been affected by this.I heard a lot of people evacuated and stayed safe,but others stayed put.I hope they all kept safe as this went on for such a long time.I am in the U.K. and sat up most of the night watching the various reports coming out .love and Prays to every one affected 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Commonzenze]

This is crazy and sad. To add a little levity to the situation....Hey, you can't park there!

[@scottmoseley5122]

Thank God its not as bad as I imagined it to be... Lots of cleanup. Looks like most dwellings were prepared to take the hit. Floridians are resilient. Great vids.

[@Vandassar]

How many more of these are needed before the yanks realise that parking their houses in such a dumb place is a bad idea?

[@justTheTip118]

Yanks ain't that smart capt

[@Vandassar]

@@justTheTip118 Apparently so.

[@nonegone7170]

To be fair, i'd rather have a hurricane passing through each year than have to deal with the british and their weather.

[@diandian9827]

Check out 6:58, storm wedged a refrigerator between a fence and a telephone pole-- wow!

[@susantrott3338]

It's so easy to see the difference between modern construction and old homes. The old homes are wiped away, and the modern construction - likely built since Ian - are standing with little damage. It is sad that a disaster has to happen before people will build their homes to code. How do you get a huge yacht off your front lawn?

[@AZsunflower]

Codes have changed and improved over the years. Some homes were built based on the money available as well.

[@4scoreand]

"Hey, you can't park your boat there."

[@IIISentorIII]

The real question is, why the heck was the yacht even near th7s locasion in the first place😅

[@b.b.9750]

I pray for the People of Florida. May God comfort you and gives you peace in this hard time.

[@Pedrohnr23]

Why do people live in those places? Isn't the U.S big enough?

[@roland7584]

The beauty of many places is why people live there. The risk of natural disasters covers many parts of the US.

[@Pedrohnr23]

@@roland7584 They could go on vacations. I know about the risks but when two hurricanes hit the same area within a month, that's the moment to leave.

[@roland7584]

@@Pedrohnr23 Where would they move to? Most of the people living there came from some other place else because it wasn't fun or worth living where they were from. If the people just go on vacations to Florida, then where would all the people doing the service jobs live since you're saying no one should live there? How large of an area in this case are you going to cut out to say those are the people that should move based on your 2 hurricane hit scenario? Hurricane Helene hit most of the coast of Florida without actually "hitting" there.

[@sunitjoshi3573]

Grim & Silent..best coverage !

[@factsoverfear9771]

Ron Desantis was playing down the damage this morning. Hmmmm 💡

[@Toni_Snark]

I noticed that, too. Or maybe he's just clueless.

[@puirYorick]

ron, rod, twig... close enough.

[@pidprusku]

"Hurricane of the century" they called it. Damage is indeed less than expected - the houses you see are mostly trailer houses - they are not designed for these hurricanes. They are relatively easy to replace. Raised houses at 1:13 are designed for hurricanes and as you can see, they are in pretty good shape.

[@dancarter482]

Carpets, lampshades and musical instruments scattered like confetti ~ just really illustrates the personal devastation.

[@DeltaForce86]

ITS ALL CHEAP CONTRUUCTION MATERIALS, NOT MUCH MORE THAN TIN SHACKS

[@twatts1523]

Yep, building codes were super slack in the 60’s and 70’s. Can’t get away with that now in Florida.

[@gonzaga2418]

Nossos sentimentos! Vocês irão se recuperar! Importante o trabalho sério de antecipar e assim muitas vidas foram preservadas!!

[@MarceloMartinezPaschini-sm3wh]

I am terribly sorry for these people, both citizens and residents of those compromised areas. Plea to the merciful God for better times... Best wishes from BAIRES-AR

[@TheConfusername]

My folks used to vacation on Manasota Key -- so sorry to see that sweet place so badly damaged.

[@darlenemc3586]

wow! My sincere prayers for Floridians. I can't imagine the sorrow

[@ginapowell4999]

Thanks for the video. Praying that the people were saved.

[@Silvia-d1j]

this breaks my heart I know homes can be repaired but lives can't. My prayers go out to all Floridians pray Americans pray!

[@AZsunflower]

If a person survived the storm, they can rebuild their life. People suffer devastating loses of many kinds and rebuild their lives.

[@smallberries]

Man, the zoomed in shots of the destruction really hit me. All those things that meant something to someone, just trashed. The lives disrupted. So sad

[@Bob-x6s6c]

Finally a real view of the actual damsge great video

[@b.walker5955]

Are we witnessing SURGE damage? Hurricane damage or is this Tornado? What force placed that yacht between the palm and the house? Wind or water? EXCELLENT drone footage. Utterly devastating. Thankful people here headed evacuation mandates. Could be far worse in lives lost.

[@BhaiBhai-gi2wf]

Sorry if I sound rude But as I non American may I know why do Americans make houses out of wood and not cement?

[@robinwolstenholme930]

I’m sorry ❤ . May you all find the strength to keep your chin up . X

[@MichaelKuchar]

I lost my place in during Hurricane Harvey. I hope they have the insurance and rebuilding resources. It's going to be a tough time. The clean up will take months. Then all the haggling with the insurance companies. Then trying to find a building contractor and the materials. It took 2+ years to get my condo complex re-opened after the rebuild. I then sold it. I'll never go through that again. Best of luck to all those affected.

[@anesiaallenpurephetic8517]

We are lifting our hands up in prayer for Manasota and Grove City! We thank God that the storm is over and the sun is shining again! We speak restoration over you now! Recovery and rebuilding we claim you now! Even though devastation and calamity has knocked on your door we declare and decree that it will not have the final say! Our hearts and prayers are with you during these tumultuous times. We speak peace to every troubled heart and mind. We declare that resources are on the way! We declare that worry is evaporating now! Jesus send your help now!

[@auntieemkansas5499]

My cousin is in Rotonda West. Still waiting for news from them. Hope they were safe. They weren’t going to leave before storm 🙏

[@jessiesy1303]

Due to severe weather disturbances, Adaptation is a must when comes to structures of houses. It can withstand against strong winds and storm surge if possible🙏

[@TheFFFF3]

Thanks for the drone footage to show the damage done by the mighty Milton.

[@geberdali3888]

thank you God !!

[@Nala1026]

To see alll this disstruction is just heartbreaking 😢 my hope is that all effected will get the help that is needed to go forward. Many prayers are sent to have the strength and perseverance. God Bless all affected.

[@transplant-f3p]

You can hear a lot of talk about wind speed, but tidal surge can cause more serious damage. A woman in Mississippi once built a "hurricane proof house". It was on large concrete pillers, had thick walls, etc.. Ater the tidal surge, all that was left was the concrete flooring. Pillars and house had disappeared.

[@MVMullins]

I grew up in Englewood and this breaks my heart.