Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.

The monster storm came ashore bringing life-threatening storm surge and Category 3 winds.

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_{Oct 9, 11:58 PM}

More than 2 million customers without power in Florida

There are more than 2,025,000 million customers without power across Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm, according to poweroutage.us .

_{Oct 9, 11:35 PM}

Milton brings over 17 inches of rain to St. Petersburg, Tampa sees nearly 10

Albert Whitted Airport saw 17.24 inches of rain in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wednesday evening.

Tampa International Airport had 9.93 inches of rain hours after Hurricane Milton made landfall.

Daytona Beach is experiencing 61 mph winds with nearly 4 inches of rain.

_{Oct 9, 11:12 PM}

5 transported to hospitals after reports of tornadoes in Palm Beach County

Five people were transported to local hospitals after reports of multiple tornadoes caused damage to parts of Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday.

Palm Beach County firefighters rescued multiple people from vehicles and structures — with some trapped or unable to escape from overturned vehicles — following calls received by authorities for multiple tornadoes and trapped people in Wellington, Acreage and Loxahatchee in the county, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said in a press release.

Of the five transported, three were trauma patients.

_{Oct 9, 11:12 PM}

Portion of Tropicana Field roof torn off

A portion of the roof at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg was torn off amid high winds a short time ago.

Capt. Garth Swingle of St. Petersburg Fire Rescue told ABC News they have contact with the people inside and they are safe.

_{Oct 9, 10:56 PM}

Milton weakens slightly with 105 mph winds

Milton remains a Category 2 hurricane, now with 105 mph winds.

The threats of extreme winds, flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge continue as Milton moves inland along Florida's west coast.

_{Oct 9, 10:46 PM}

'Multiple fatalities' due to suspected tornado in St. Lucie County: Sheriff

There are "multiple fatalities" at a retirement community following a suspected tornado, St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson told ABC News.

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village in Fort Pierce, according to Pearson.

Pearson told West Palm Beach affiliate WPBF earlier that they have asked for search and rescue teams.

On the east coast of Florida, emergency personnel responded to reported tornados in Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Martin County, St. Lucie County and Indian River County.

--ABC News' Ben Stein and Darren Reynolds

_{Oct 9, 10:05 PM}

Milton now Category 2

Milton is now a Category 2 hurricane, with 110 mph winds as it continues moving inland.

_{Oct 9, 10:08 PM}

'Life-threatening' flash flood warnings in place for several west-central Florida counties

A flash flood warning is in effect for Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater until 11:30 p.m. ET, according to the National Weather Service.

Central Hillsborough County, northern Manatee County and southeastern Pinellas County are under flash flood warnings until 2:30 a.m. ET.

Between 10 and 14 inches of rain have fallen in the region and flash flooding is already occurring, according to the National Weather Service.

The agency reported, "Life-threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."

_{Oct 9, 10:01 PM}

Serious injuries, severe damage reported after possible tornado in Martin County

A possible tornado caused "significant damage" in Port Salerno, Martin County Fire Rescue said on X while sharing photos of the destruction.

"It’s estimated that dozens of homes have been damaged, some severely," it said.

Injuries ranging from minor to serious have also been reported, according to Martin County Fire Rescue. No fatalities have been reported at this time, it added.

_{Oct 9, 9:38 PM}

Biden will be updated on Milton 'throughout the night': White House

President Joe Biden will "continue to receive updates from his team throughout the night" as Milton moves across the Florida peninsula, the White House said.

Biden called several officials in Florida Wednesday before landfall, including the mayors of Sarasota and Orlando, telling them to "call him directly" if they need assistance, the White House said.

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