Hurricane Milton occurred in October 2024. It rapidly intensified to a Category 5 hurricane by October 7, 2024, and made landfall in Florida on October 9, 2024, near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 120 mph. The hurricane then crossed Florida before moving into the Atlantic and dissipating around October 12, 2024.
Key Dates of Hurricane Milton
- Formation and upgrade to hurricane status: October 5-7, 2024
- Peak intensity as Category 5: October 7, 2024
- Landfall in Florida (Siesta Key area): Evening of October 9, 2024
- Dissipation: Around October 12, 2024
The storm caused widespread damage, including flooding, tornadoes, and power outages across Florida, and was one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record for the Gulf of Mexico.
