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Photos show the destruction left by Hurricane Idalia as it bashes Florida

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Published Aug. 30, 2023
Updated Aug. 31, 2023, 12:46 p.m. ET
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Jewell Baggett stands beside a Christmas decoration she recovered from the wreckage of her mother's home in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

Jewell Baggett stands beside a Christmas decoration she recovered from the wreckage of her mother's home in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

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Hurricane Idalia left dozens of homes and properties damaged.

Hurricane Idalia left dozens of homes and properties damaged.

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Hurricane Idalia barreled its way up the Gulf coast of Florida as a terrifying Category 3 storm early Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Idalia barreled its way up the Gulf coast of Florida as a terrifying Category 3 storm early Wednesday morning.

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Pick up trucks and debris lie strewn in a canal in Horseshoe Beach, Fla.

Pick-up trucks and debris lie strewn in a canal in Horseshoe Beach, Fla.

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A gas station signed fell down to the ground in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

A gas station sign fell down to the ground in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

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A man used a machete to clear fallen trees and branches around a vehicle near Madison, Florida.

A man used a machete to clear fallen trees and branches around a vehicle near Madison, Florida.

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People were seen going through the wreckage of their damaged home after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida.

A couple was seen going through the wreckage of their damaged home after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida.

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A man paddles down Coffee Pot Boulevard after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region.

A man paddles down Coffee Pot Boulevard after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region.

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The remains of a destroyed home are seen in Keaton Beach, Florida.

The remains of a destroyed home are seen in Keaton Beach, Florida.

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A truck with the American flag on it hangs on the ledge of a channel full of debris after the powerful hurricane.

A truck with the American flag on it hangs on the ledge of a channel full of debris after the powerful hurricane.

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An aerial view shows home damaged after Hurricane Idalia wrecked havoc in Florida.

An aerial view shows a home damaged after Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc in Florida.

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Workers were seen cleating I-10 after several trees fell over the highway.

Workers were seen cleating I-10 after several trees fell over the highway.

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A man uses a chainsaw to clear fallen trees after Hurricane Idalia on I-10.

A man uses a chainsaw to clear fallen trees after Hurricane Idalia on I-10.

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Authorities warned there could be a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds” when the storm moved ashore.

Authorities warned there could be a "catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds" when the storm moved ashore.

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Flooded cars are piled on top of each other in Steinhatchee, Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

Flooded cars are piled on top of each other in Steinhatchee, Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

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The now tropical storm damaged a gas station when it made landfall in Florida.

The now tropical storm damaged a gas station when it made landfall in Florida.

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More than 60,000 customers were without power throughout the state Wednesday morning, according to data from poweroutage.us.

More than 60,000 customers were without power throughout the state Wednesday morning, according to data from poweroutage.us.

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A displaced damaged mobilhome is seen in the middle of a road.

A displaced damaged mobilhome is seen in the middle of a road.

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Residents Alana Hall, Kayci Carter, and Tracy Hall (L-R) clean up debris caused by Hurricane Idalia in front of their homes.

Residents Alana Hall, Kayci Carter, and Tracy Hall (L-R) clean up debris caused by Hurricane Idalia in front of their homes.

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Debris is littered around the damaged Regency Inn Perry in Perry, Fla.

Debris is littered around the damaged Regency Inn Perry in Perry, Fla.

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A torn US flag waves in the air in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

A torn US flag waves in the air in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

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The remains of damaged homes are seen in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., after Hurricane Idalia passed through the area.

The remains of damaged homes are seen in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., after Hurricane Idalia passed through the area.

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Florida resident Eliah Corcoran sits on a bench with flood waters up to his knees in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

Florida resident Eliah Corcoran sits on a bench with flood waters up to his knees in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

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A construction vehicle removed a fallen palm tree after Hurricane Idalia hit Perry, Florida.

A construction vehicle removed a fallen palm tree after Hurricane Idalia hit Perry, Florida.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 49 of the state’s 67 counties were under a state of emergency.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 49 of the state’s 67 counties were under a state of emergency.

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Makatla Ritchter wading through flood waters in Tarpon Springs, Florida as the state is hit by Hurricane Idalia on August 30, 2023.

Makatla Ritchter wading through flood waters in Tarpon Springs, Florida as the state is hit by Hurricane Idalia on August 30, 2023.

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Tampa resident Zeke Pierce paddle boarding on water near the sea wall along Old Tampa Bay.

Tampa resident Zeke Pierce paddle boarding on water near the sea wall along Old Tampa Bay.

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People working to free a car stuck on the shoulder of a road near Mayo, Florida.

People working to free a car stuck on the shoulder of a road near Mayo, Florida.

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Workers clean up a blockade at Interstate 75 near Gainesville.

Workers clean up a blockade at Interstate 75 near Gainesville.

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Members of the Tampa Fire Rescue Department remove a street pole that fell on road.

Members of the Tampa Fire Rescue Department removed a street pole that fell on the road.

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A dead bird on a wire at the Steinhatchee Marina in Steinhatchee, Florida.

A dead bird on a wire at the Steinhatchee Marina in Steinhatchee, Florida.

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Chad Hinchman walking through inspecting his flooded property on on Hibiscus Avenue South in Pasadena, Florida.

Chad Hinchman walking through inspecting his flooded property on Hibiscus Avenue South in Pasadena, Florida.

Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via AP

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A flooded boardwalk at the Clearwater Harbor Marina in Clearwater.

A flooded boardwalk at the Clearwater Harbor Marina in Clearwater.

Photo by MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/AFP via Getty Images

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A satellite image of Hurricane Idalia over Florida.

A satellite image of Hurricane Idalia over Florida.

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Ken and Tina Kruse outside of their apartment in a flooded are of Tarpon Springs.

Ken and Tina Kruse outside of their apartment in a flooded area of Tarpon Springs.

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Lily Gumos, 11, of St. Pete Beach paddle boarding with her dog.

Lily Gumos, 11, of St. Pete Beach paddle boarding with her dog.

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Dani Araus, 27, walking down flooded Maple Avenue at Palmetto Beach in Tampa.

Dani Araus, 27, walking down flooded Maple Avenue at Palmetto Beach in Tampa.

Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire

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A City of Tallahassee electrical worker inspecting damage from a fallen tree.

A City of Tallahassee electrical worker inspecting damage from a fallen tree.

AP Photo/Phil Sears

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Debris washed up on St. Pete Beach.

Debris washed up on St. Pete Beach.

Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire

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David Rudd helps Steve Odom carry a kayak onto his porch in Tarpon Springs.

David Rudd helps Steve Odom carry a kayak onto his porch in Tarpon Springs.

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A truck attempting to pass through flooded streets in Tarpon Springs.

A truck attempting to pass through flooded streets in Tarpon Springs.

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Flooding outside of houses in Pasadena, Florida.

Flooding outside of houses in Pasadena, Florida.

Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire

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A car nearly submerged in flood water in Tarpon Springs.

A car nearly submerged in flood water in Tarpon Springs.

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A fallen power line near Keaton Beach, Florida.

A fallen power line near Keaton Beach, Florida.

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A gas pump at a Shell station wrapped in plastic to protect it from the storm in Clearwater.

A gas pump at a Shell station was wrapped in plastic to protect it from the storm in Clearwater.

REUTERS/Adrees Latif

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Flooding on I-275 over Tampa Bay.

Flooding on I-275 over Tampa Bay.

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Reporters making their way through streets clsoed by flooding in Tarpon Springs.

Reporters making their way through streets closed by flooding in Tarpon Springs.

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Smoke rising from a fire in Tarpon Springs during Hurricane Idalia.

Smoke rising from a fire in Tarpon Springs during Hurricane Idalia.

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A boat washed ashore in near the Steinhatchee marina.

A boat washed ashore near the Steinhatchee marina.

Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images

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