Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida and moved across the US Southeast, killing several people and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of residents, with officials warning of further flooding and possible tornadoes.
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Key facts
- Isaias made landfall in Florida late Friday and moved across the Southeast.
- CNBC reported the storm killed four people after landfall.
- About 800,000 residents in Florida, Alabama and Georgia were initially without power, per CNBC.
- Later outage tracking showed roughly 670,000 customers without power, including 420,000 in Florida.
- Officials warned of continued flooding and possible tornadoes across Florida and Alabama.
Hurricane Isaias struck the US Southeast after making landfall in Florida, leaving several people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power, according to reporting from CNBC, the BBC and Al Jazeera. The storm’s damage stretched across Florida and Alabama, with officials warning that the threat of flooding and tornadoes would continue.
The BBC reported that Isaias made landfall in Florida late Friday before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. CNBC said the hurricane weakened to a Category 1 storm after its Florida landfall early Saturday.
Casualty figures varied across outlets as the situation developed. Al Jazeera initially reported two deaths, while CNBC and the BBC reported four people killed after the storm came ashore.
The scale of power outages was significant across multiple states. CNBC reported that about 800,000 residents in Florida, Alabama and Georgia were without power after landfall. A later update put the figure at roughly 670,000 customers.
According to tracking firm PowerOutage.us, cited by CNBC, about 420,000 customers in Florida, 190,000 in Alabama, 43,000 in Georgia and 17,000 in Mississippi had no power.
Officials warned of continued flooding and the possibility of tornadoes as the weakening system moved across the region, Al Jazeera reported, indicating that hazards could persist even after the storm lost strength.
Why it matters
Hurricanes that strike densely populated coastal states can cause deaths, widespread power outages and lingering flood risks that affect daily life for hundreds of thousands of people. Tracking the storm's path and the pace of power restoration helps residents stay safe and prepare for ongoing hazards.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed by Hurricane Isaias?
Reports varied as events unfolded. Al Jazeera initially reported two deaths, while CNBC and the BBC reported four people killed after the storm made landfall.
How many people lost power?
CNBC reported about 800,000 residents across Florida, Alabama and Georgia were without power after landfall, with a later update putting the figure at roughly 670,000 customers.
Which states were affected by the outages?
According to PowerOutage.us data cited by CNBC, outages affected about 420,000 customers in Florida, 190,000 in Alabama, 43,000 in Georgia and 17,000 in Mississippi.
Timeline
- Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida
Al Jazeera: Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power.
- Isaias kills four and leaves about 670,000 without power after landfall
CNBC Top News: About 420,000 customers in Florida, 190,000 in Alabama, 43,000 in Georgia and 17,000 in Mississippi had no power, according to tracking firm PowerOutage.us.
- Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
BBC World: Isaias made landfall in Florida on late Friday before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
- Isaias kills two, leaves thousands without power after landfall
CNBC Top News: About 800,000 Florida, Alabama and Georgia residents were without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall early on Saturday.
- Hurricane Isaias leaves two dead and 800,000 without power in US Southeast
Al Jazeera: Storm damage stretches across Florida and Alabama as officials warn of continued flooding and possible tornadoes.
- Hurricane Isaias: Four dead and thousands without power in US Southeast
Al Jazeera: Storm damage stretches across Florida and Alabama as officials warn of continued flooding and possible tornadoes.