Aerial photos show just how much destruction Hurricane Ian caused in Florida
Natalie Musumeci
·3 min read
In this aerial view, flooded homes are shown after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on September 29, 2022 in Port Charlotte, Florida.Win McNamee/Getty Images
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
As officials assess the damage, aerial images show just how much destruction Ian caused.
President Joe Biden warned that Ian may turn out to be the "deadliest" hurricane to ever hit Florida.
The storm packed winds of more than 150 miles-per-hour as it brought dangerous storm surges and flooding.
Some locals found themselves trapped inside their flooded homes as Hurricane Ian battered the state, knocking out the power for more than 2.5 people million.
Officials are still assessing the damage from the storm with search-and-rescue efforts underway.
These shocking aerial photos show the extensive damage done to the Sunshine State after it was walloped by Hurricane Ian.
This aerial photo shows damaged homes and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Smoldering homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Meyers Beach. Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Business are seen destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.Photo/Wilfredo Lee
A massive section of the Sanibel Causeway collapsed due to the effects of Hurricane Ian Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Steve Helber
In this aerial view, vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fla.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Damaged homes are seen after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on September 29, 2022 in Punta Gorda, Fla.Win McNamee/Getty Images
The remnant of a pier is seen in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Damaged homes and debris are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fl.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
A home burns on Sanibel Island in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Battered boats are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
Damaged homes are seen in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, on Sanibel Island, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
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