Hurricane Isaias Leaves Four Dead and Half‑Million Powerless in Southern States

Sun Oct 11 2026 08:00:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Hurricane Isaias slammed the southern US, killing four people and leaving 500,000 residents without power amid widespread damage.

Hurricane Isaias struck the southern United States late Friday, making landfall in Florida at 105 mph before weakening into a post‑tropical cyclone. The storm left four people dead, with two fatalities each in Alabama and Florida caused by falling trees and a generator accident. Power outages affected roughly 500,000 people across Florida, Alabama and Georgia, while officials in each state issued emergency declarations and evacuation orders. The cyclone also brought heavy rains, flooding and the threat of secondary tornadoes to the Carolinas, while another tropical system, Hurricane Simon, pushed toward Mexico’s Pacific coast. Residents and emergency crews remain on high alert as the weather continues to move north.

Roof blown off an apartment complex in Milton, Florida

Storm Overview

Late Friday, Hurricane Isaias slammed the southern shoreline of the United States. The 105‑mph cyclone made landfall across the Florida panhandle before being downgraded to a post‑tropical system. Wind gusts and torrential rain toppled trees, snapped power lines and shredded roofs, setting the stage for widespread damage.

Casualties and Damage

Officials report four deaths related to the storm – two each in Alabama and Florida. In Florida, a tree crushed a house, killing a woman, while a homeowner was tragically trapped when a second tree fell through a roof. In Alabama, a tornado‑like burst of wind lifted a tree onto a responding sheriff, causing injuries, and a separate fatality occurred when a generator operated in an enclosed garage.

Power Outages and Emergency Measures

Power outages current affect around 500,000 residents across three states, according to the PowerOutage tracker. Emergency declarations were issued in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, with evacuation orders issued for thousands of low‑lying households and beach communities. Governor DeSantis warned that flooding risks remain high, while Governor Ivey urged residents to heed official guidance as the storm moves north.

Regional Impact and Future Outlook

The storm’s heavier rainfall threatened flooding in South Carolina, where officials warned of rising tides that could reach 7.5 ft. As Isaias weakens, NOAA cautions that the Carolinas and Georgia could see up to 10 inches of rain, potentially flooding many low‑lying areas. Meanwhile, a separate tropical cyclone, Hurricane Simon, threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Rachel heads toward southern California later this week.

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