Hurricane Isaias Leaves Nearly Half a Million Without Power in Florida Panhandle
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly 450,000 utility customers were without power in Northwest Florida following Hurricane Isaias' landfall in the Panhandle. State officials confirmed no storm-related deaths, but warned of continued flooding as recovery efforts, including power restoration…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 10, 2026 —
Following the landfall of Hurricane Isaias in Florida’s Panhandle, an estimated 450,000 utility customers across Northwest Florida are currently without power. The announcement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the state began assessing the storm’s impact and initiating recovery operations.
State officials have confirmed that there have been no storm-related deaths attributed to Hurricane Isaias. However, authorities have issued warnings about the potential for continued flooding in the affected areas.
Recovery efforts are now underway. These efforts include the crucial task of restoring power to the hundreds of thousands of households and businesses affected by the outage, as well as clearing debris left in the storm’s wake. The specific utility companies affected and the projected timelines for full power restoration were not immediately available.
The hurricane’s impact highlights the significant disruption caused by severe weather events in the region. Information regarding the exact date of landfall and the specific locations within the Panhandle most severely impacted was not detailed. State agencies are coordinating response efforts, focusing on immediate needs such as restoring essential services and ensuring public safety amidst the ongoing flood risks.
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