Residents of St. Lucie County in Florida are reeling from the impact of Hurricane Milton, which brought a wave of destruction to the area. The community was hit by a series of tornadoes hours before the storm made landfall, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
One resident, who has been living in Florida since 1989, expressed shock at the unprecedented damage caused by the tornadoes. Susan Carlos, a resident of Sunnier Palms Park and Campground, described the experience as the most frightening thing she has ever lived through.
According to reports from the National Weather Service, at least nine tornadoes touched down in St. Lucie County on Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Sunnier Palms was identified as one of the hardest-hit areas, with significant structural damage reported across the county.
The destructive winds brought down power lines, uprooted trees, overturned cars, and reduced homes to piles of rubble. Keith Harry, another resident of the area, recounted the harrowing experience of witnessing transformers exploding during the storm. He described how his motor home was lifted onto two wheels by the powerful winds before the hurricane passed in a flash.
Harry expressed disbelief at the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the speed at which the disaster unfolded. The aftermath of the storm has left residents grappling with the destruction and working towards recovery.
The community in St. Lucie County is coming together to support one another in the wake of this natural disaster, demonstrating resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.
