Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast
Summary
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, causing power outages and damage across the southeastern US Gulf Coast. At least four people died, and thousands of homes and businesses lost power, with recovery efforts ongoing.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias was the first Atlantic tropical storm of the 2026 season.
- The storm hit near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane.
- Around 356,000 customers remain without power in southern Alabama and northwestern Florida.
- At its peak, nearly 800,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Gulf Coast region.
- At least four deaths have been linked to the hurricane.
- The storm caused significant damage, including peeling roofs and flattened structures in Florida.
- Pensacola city faces drinking water shortages and residents must boil tap water before use.
- Pensacola International Airport is closed indefinitely due to storm damage.
- Houston County, Alabama, has all roads closed and remains under a flash flood warning.
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