'Terrifying': Florida cleanup begins after Hurricane Idalia devastation

Recovery efforts are underway at Hurricane Idalia devastated Florida's Big Bend Wednesday, leaving a path of destruction across the northern part of the state.
WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne was in Charleston, where officials said the fifth-highest storm surge was recorded during Idalia. Fortunately, the floodwaters were receding by 6 a.m. as the rain had mostly stopped with the storm pushing north. Forecaster Larry Sprinkle said Idalia will continue to bring rain to the Outer Banks throughout the day but should be completely out of North Carolina by Thursday afternoon.
There's a Flood Watch in effect for areas southeast of Charlotte until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Idalia made landfall along Florida's Big Bend area around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday as a strong Category 3 hurricane. Idalia had estimated wind speeds of around 125 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Idalia's landfall happened at Keaton Beach in Taylor County, which is near the city of Perry. #Hurricane #Weather #Idalia
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[@ekaner117]

Keep on denying whats in front of your face. Cuz this is going to continue to happen and will only get worse.

[@chodkowski01]

In Florida rising seas is a known fact. Why is building on the edge of the ocean still allowed.

[@andreahawkins5890]

I don't understand why people live somewhere that they know hurricanes kill and destroy...and then they complain about it.

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@garthreid7114]

ALERT!!! Hurricane imminent!!! Americans,' Safest place to be, is driving round in the car, in a storm', yep.

[@abdullahalih4302]

Don't start "cleanup" yet; there are two hurricanes on the way! Enjoy...

[@abdullahalih4302]

@TheLoveBoat069 I do enjoy watching the devastation of the hurricanes hitting the US soil , not only me but hundreds of millions over seas

[@abdullahalih4302]

@TheLoveBoat069 Guess what? We'll celebrate again next week!

[@abdullahalih4302]

@TheLoveBoat069 I know how you feel. I understand you. Are you prepared for next week party?

[@michaelespeland]

"There was a family inside with a baby." How reckless can someone get?

[@gcman1111]

where are you going to money bags. most of us only have one home.

[@michaelespeland]

Go further away from the coast, visit someone, get a hotel room for that one night, or even, find a hotel and wait it out in the lobby, etc@@gcman1111

[@otakucat3827]

Ima gonna hunker down.

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Be ready for mosquitoes and other problems. Good luck!

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Mutant mosquitoes due to mass-serial killer bill gat.s

[@sarieswanepoel]

I feel so sorry for you, I pray that you all be safe...

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[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hola

[@robruble6032]

Says alot about human beings. We know hurricanes happen in this area, yet people make their home there. Its almost as silly as feeling sorry for people that suffered volcano damage in their home. .....

[@robruble6032]

@TheLoveBoat069 try reading it slower

[@robruble6032]

@TheLoveBoat069 I'll remember that in case I'm ever on jeopardy

[@scottg9159]

So they get more help than the maui victims

[@chodkowski01]

I live 5 miles inland and went through 3 hurricanes. I’ve yet to see any storm surge. I can’t figure out why.

[@BiaMartin777]

That's because you are far enough from a storm surge but you still could have flooding if you live in a flood zone or you could have wind damage (from strong sustained winds or wind gusts or possible tornadoes). There is always a risk. Glad you and your family are okay.

[@BiaMartin777]

If you are wealthy (skyrocket house insurance prices in FL, very expensive state right now to live) and want to build a sturdy house (hurricane force winds resistant, storm surge above the ground resistant) near the coast, it's fine. Otherwise better stay far away from any possible near future suffering. I'm so sorry for the ones who lost their homes and/or beloved ones.

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[@lapri7378]

Was damage done in Pine Mountain, Georgia?

[@chodkowski01]

How much storm surge did they suffer?

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[@elaineg60]

StEEN-hatchee…sorry… Just glad most everyone made it through safely. As someone who worked emergency mgt in Fl for over 25yrs: I DO have 1 comment: media and creators here on YT like to pump up and fearmonger about the winds. Over 96% of deaths, damage and injuries from these storms are due to WATER, NOT WIND! I’m not trying to negate the wind damage; but I saw some of these same towns disappear in ‘85 after Elena just skimmed the coast because of both storm surge AND rain amounts. The loss of life was MUCH greater back then and our S & R teams got into some extremely dangerous situations because folks refused to evacuate. Hopefully THIS storm is teaching a new generation the danger of these rising waters!

[@Trahzy]

Tell that to the people who went through Andrew. I promise if you were in Homestead that night, you'd never forget the sound of a train surrounding your house as the windows blow out and you hear your walls and roof giving out. Big difference between 120mph occasional gusts and constant 170 mph winds. Thankfully there hasn't been anything like Andrew since. Wind alone turned Dade county into a nuclear bomb site.

[@elaineg60]

@@Trahzy I WAS in Homewood; it was the last storm in Florida I worked. As I said, I am NOT negating wind damage either by the storms themselves, or the frequent break-out tornadoes and water spouts. I had stayed with my best friend a few days before the storm hit..I remember her street because they also had severe wind damage..SW 296th. HOWEVER, we also dealt with flooding from storm surge and rain after Andrew; we had to rescue numerous people in cars that had decided to try driving through flooded streets and ending up in the canals/ponds/ditches/swamps. Overal, taking all major storms into consideration, in Florida AND other states; water is still the largest cause of lost lives, injuries/near-drownings and damage. The large majority of these deaths and injuries WERE PREVENTABLE. There are always exceptions..Katrina, (which I was asked to assist, but couldn’t due to health issues)-THAT was a failure on so many levels, books are written on it. Wind damage in Andrew was certainly extreme-much of it due to substandard housing (Homewood) AND there were certainly failures before and after the storm. I understand it’s uncomfortable, but when you’re talking about warnings, availability of shelters and/or transportation to and from shelters; primary low-income and minority communities are always the most affected.. Unfortunately, as I was made aware this week by former colleagues and friends in N Fl…it remains an issue. 😔

[@aeirialechols]

Behold the finger of Jehovah!

[@cordiehigh2152]

Lol they still never recovered from Ivan yet looks like a war zone lol .. ya visit the coast not live on it

[@juliehake2635]

Florida needs De Santis as Governor. He is a good support.

[@cathy4735]

Jesus is coming to take his believers into heaven. Call on Jesus today.

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[@ronaldpokatiloff5704]

We have a way out. The universe is in a computer program. There is almost a certainty that the program will be repeated.

[@jolus6678]

The vast majority of the big strong concrete buildings are fine. It’s all those little “cardboard” ones that are the problem.

[@maringrachart]

God Bless !😮😢❤❤

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

I do not believe a CAT 3. Look at all the trees and telephone poles standing.

[@Trahzy]

A 3 isn't as strong as you think, plus there was probably only a 10 mile area or so actually experiencing CAT3 winds shortly, had a very small eye and hit mostly rural land.

[@Insultingtruth]

The hurricane in Florida is over with. But the people in Chicago Illinois are still dodging gunfire. 👉🏿💨🤪😜🤪😜.

[@factmanamerican882]

Let's not forget who is doing the shooting, and who they are murdering. Blk on blk murders on average are 6 to8 thousand per year. In 2021, that number jumped to 10,000. Those bullets are a culture thing, and therefore can be fixed by the people doing the shooting and being murdered. Fix your culture and stop murdering each other.

[@joycewills895]

Florida is not a good place to visit, just as much violence and hate.

[@joshuapaul2022]

Floridians can wait . Zelenskyy hasn't bought the most luxurious mansion yet plus 10% for the Big Guy.

[@aeirialechols]

Hallelujah

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May God be with people in Jesus name

[@thomaskauser8978]

We haven't had money supply growth this slow since 1861? That's like a slave before civil war?

[@cthrower]

florida reminds me of gator bait....

[@rajupodiyan3147]

God can hear!

[@gaudensiaaluoch7371]

America should go back to GOD in true repentance. They are always faced with these terrible calamities.

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Wow 😳😳😱😳

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INCOGNITO VENGEANCE?

[@lghughes777]

Seems you are the one judging, prayer is needed right now.

[@GeraldBoykin-dw9xe]

@@lghughes777: It is not a matter of judging and that is GOD's jurisdiction. You get yourself ready for judgement! Hebrews9:27

[@factmanamerican882]

@andrerichards-np Wow, you're a real POS human. To try and say this is some sort of punishment is just EVIL. Storms, Hurricanes happen every year in certain parts of the world. This is typical, not some exception. Shame on you. You are a despicable human.

[@michaelespeland]

God. Is. Not. Real.

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[@barbaradouglas2283]

I watched this all taking place on CNN! It was stressful! Can’t understand why the heck anyone with a brain would want to stay there?! 🤷‍♀️Have you people literally lost your minds?! They professionals stated that this was very serious & that it could easily be un-survivable!!! And to PLEASE GET OUT OF THERE IMMEDIATELY! What part of not leaving your house & saving your life or lives don’t you people understand?! For those who left the area completely to be safe & far away from any possible serious major damage & danger ⚠️good for you! There was a guy who road it out on his boat & later stated that it was a very scary situation to experience! The water was much stronger & higher than he’d expected to actually experience. He survived in order to be interviewed via phone; but still: “stupid is as stupid does!” Nothing material is worth losing your life over! But people are gonna do foolish things anyways, So…?!

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hello Barbara How are you doing today?

[@KimKom-b9s]

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[@singlesideman]

Idalia? 🙄

[@RASKATFAETON]

IDALIA = ITALIA = AILADI

[@laurieleone7476]

Matthew Ch.24; Book of Acts Ch.2:19-21; Luke Ch.21:11

[@LatchmiPersaud-dy3dn]

Jesus is at the door he is coming soon

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Mother nature became angri or fool

[@zepdog4595]

Congratulations Sheeple, you have been PsyOped! We are such a Doomed Species!!!🤦🤡🌎

[@nancynieves5015]

GODS WRATH PEOLE WAKE UP!!! SEEK GOD BEFORE ITS TO LATE ISAIAH 55:6 AMEMMN

[@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo]

Hello Nancy

[@marinapereira2066]

Ask forgiveness to jesus n repent

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[@LevLuk]

Our survival is in unity. To save ourselves and the planet when climate catastroρhes are on the rise, we need to build a safe and peaceful #CreativeSociety, where human life will be the highest value, so everything will be done to secure and improve it.

[@Custis3]

Get the hell out of my world nut case

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[@mama-iv9tm]

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[@johnihtbrt1307]

Sorry to donald Trump. I have not drink any soft drink Floridina for more 5 months. Disasters in florida eas not felt bu me before but many rats found in place. The rats is about Ratih the name of gernaridho wife in Jakarta. Must but of them die for US purposes? I can not do it but i can poisson rats.

[@laurieleone7476]

"The 666 man will come out of the church and announce he is a homosexual at a pageant." God and Jesus (see Daniel 11:37 and 2 Thessalonians Ch.2 in the Douay-Rheims Holy Bible; next closest KJV)

[@JoseGonzalez-vc8lo]

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[@amaliapereira9781]

Cumprimento de profecias. Está escrito em Lucas 21:11 e as pessoas verão coisas atemorizantes. E Jesus já dizia: o mundo jaz no poder do iníquo.( Satanás).

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Allahu akbar..

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[@jamsanderson9695]

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[@gcman1111]

English!!!

[@joycewills895]

Good luck finding Americans to work on those farms that pay next to nothing to immigrant workers. Ignorance is bliss.

[@praymunread9985]

Well guess who is not going to have to stress the clean up. Guess who will have to do their own hard work?