Hurricane Milton, though downgraded in intensity, still wreaked terrifying havoc as it made landfall in the U.S.

On the evening of October 8 (U.S. time, early morning of October 9 in Vietnam), Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida with a Category 3 rating on the U.S. hurricane strength scale, packing sustained winds of 120 mph (193 km/h) and even stronger gusts.

Despite its weakening as it moved inland, the destruction caused by Milton remained intense and dangerous. Forecasted to be the largest hurricane of 2024 globally, Milton unleashed numerous tornadoes, powerful winds, and heavy rain.

A video capturing the chaos as Hurricane Milton battered Florida on October 9 went viral, quickly drawing the attention of 31 million viewers due to the shocking devastation.

The Destructive Power of Hurricane Milton Captured on Video

Fortunately, despite concerns from authorities and meteorologists that Tampa would suffer the worst impact, the city appeared to avoid the massive 16-foot storm surge that had been predicted.