Hurricane Isaias left more than 430,000 people without power in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama as it hit shore, bringing flood and tornado threats across the Southeast.
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Key facts
- More than 430,000 people in Florida lost power as the storm hit shore.
- Nearly 297,000 people in Alabama lost power.
- Outage figures come from tracking firm PowerOutage.us.
- The storm brought flood and tornado threats across the U.S. Southeast after a Florida landfall.
Hurricane Isaias brought flooding, tornado threats and widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast after making landfall in Florida, according to CNBC.
More than 430,000 people in Florida lost power as the storm hit shore, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us. In Alabama, nearly 297,000 customers were also left without electricity as the system moved through the region.
The outages underscore the storm’s reach across state lines, with communities in multiple areas of the Southeast affected as Isaias pushed inland following its Florida landfall.
Flood and tornado threats accompanied the storm’s progress across the region, adding to the risks faced by residents already contending with the loss of power.
Power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us provided the figures for the number of customers affected in both Florida and Alabama.
Why it matters
Widespread power outages during a hurricane can leave hundreds of thousands of people without electricity for essential needs, while flooding and tornado threats raise the risk of injury and property damage. Tracking the storm's impact across state lines helps residents and officials respond to a fast-moving regional emergency.
Frequently asked questions
How many people lost power in Florida during Hurricane Isaias?
More than 430,000 people in Florida lost power as the storm hit shore, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us.
Was Alabama affected by the storm?
Yes. Nearly 297,000 people in Alabama lost power as the storm moved through, according to PowerOutage.us.
What hazards did the storm bring to the Southeast?
The storm brought flood and tornado threats as well as power outages across the U.S. Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
Timeline
- Isaias brings flood, tornado threats, power outages across U.S. Southeast after Florida landfall
CNBC Top News: More than 430,000 people in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama lost power as the storm hit shore, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us.