Hurricane Milton aftermath live updates: Dangerous flooding, multiple deaths in Florida

Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc on Florida after it made landfall in Siesta Key on Wednesday night.

The category 3 storm — now a downgraded Category 1 — brought wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and 13-foot storm surges inundating some communities.

More than 3 million homes and businesses are still without power Thursday, and officials are warning that flash flooding remains a threat in many parts of central Florida.

Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest news on Hurricane Milton:

What to know about Hurricane Milton

• Photos: Hurricane Milton’s devastating aftermath on Florida’s coastal cities
• Live tracker: Follow Hurricane Milton’s path
• Hurricane Milton moves away from Florida as a Cat. 1 storm but still threatening floods, powerful winds
• Watch: Milton rips off roof of Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field
• Construction crane collapses into office building as Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc in Florida