Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Oct. 10, 2018, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods before continuing its destructive charge inland across the Southeast. It was the most powerful hurricane to hit the continental U.S. in nearly 50 years and at least one death was reported during its passage.
Hurricane Michael Slams Florida, Charges into Southeast
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A storm chaser climbs into his vehicle during the eye of Hurricane Michael to retrieve equipment after a hotel canopy collapsed in Panama City Beach, Florida, Oct. 10, 2018.
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Dorian Carter looks under furniture for a missing cat after several trees fell on their home during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Oct. 10, 2018.
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Megan Williams, left, and roommate Kaylee O'Brian take belongings from their destroyed home after several trees fell on the house during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Oct. 10, 2018.
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Derailed box cars are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Oct. 10, 2018.