FlowCore predictions of storm surge damage for Siesta Key, Florida from Hurricane Milton

FlowCore predictions of storm surge damage for Siesta Key, Florida resulting from Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on October 9 as a Category 3 hurricane, later weakening to a Category 2 as it moved inland. The storm spawned 46 confirmed tornadoes across Florida, marking one of the largest single-day tornado outbreaks in the state’s history.

In addition to tornado damage, heavy rainfall and storm surge led to widespread flooding. St. Petersburg recorded over 18 inches of rain, surpassing the city’s previous daily record of 6.93 inches. More than 2 million homes and businesses experienced power outages over just three hours.

Favorable conditions, including 88°F sea surface temperatures, high mid-level relative humidity, and low wind shear led to the storm's rapid intensification, forming a 4-nautical-mile-wide eye. 6 million Floridians were ordered to evacuate, with compliance rates in some areas along the coast reaching 80-90%.

FEMA is actively providing housing assistance, debris removal, and emergency services to support affected communities.

Using our FlowCore technology, Synthetik can rapidly generate predictions of flood height and structure damage for events like Hurricane Milton, providing insurers, emergency managers, and governments critical insights for decision-making.