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Hurricane Milton was as vicious a storm as forecasters predicted, flooding streets and homes across the Gulf Coast and beyond and leaving behind a grisly aftermath and the likelihood of a long recovery. 

Here are some photos of what Milton left behind:

Property damage after Hurricane Milton made landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. More than 3 million people are without power as of Thursday morning, after Hurricane Milton made landfall and crossed the state. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Milton toppled a crane onto the building housing the Tampa Bay Times. Photo: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A drone image shows a flooded street due to Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, on October 10, 2024. At least four people were confirmed killed as a result of two tornadoes triggered by Hurricane Milton on the east coast of the US state of Florida, local authorities said Thursday. (Photo by Mig

A drone image of a flooded in Siesta Key. Photo: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP via Getty Images

Residents are rescued from an their second story apartment complex in Clearwater

Residents are rescued from their second-story apartment in Clearwater. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

Residents are rescued from an apartment complex in Clearwater

More water rescues in Clearwater. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

People walking though flooded streets in Tampa

People walking though flooded streets in Tampa. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

A drone image of a Sheriff's Office vehicle moving through flooded streets in Tampa. 

A drone image of a Sheriff's Office vehicle moving through flooded streets in Tampa. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

A downed tree blocks the entrance to Demens Landing after Hurricane Milton made landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. More than 3 million people are without power as of Thursday morning, after Hurricane Milton made landfall and crossed the state. Photographer: Tristan 

A downed tree blocks the entrance to Demens Landing in St. Pete. Photo: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Downed trees in St. Petersburg. Photo: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

 A view of a partially submerged car after Hurricane Milton caused severe flooding near Hillsborough Ave and Dale Mabry in Tampa, Florida, United States on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Hillsborough County Sheriff Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A partially submerged car near Hillsborough Avenue and Dale Mabry in Tampa. Photo: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office / Handout via Getty Images

A partially toppled, partially submerged fence in Tampa. 

A partially toppled, partially submerged fence in Tampa.  Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios

A downed tree blocks a sidewalk in Tampa. 

A downed tree blocks a sidewalk in Tampa. Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios

The awning of a restaurant has collapsed on the sidewalk in St. Petersburg due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Florida. At least four people were confirmed killed as a result of two tornadoes triggered by Hurricane Milton on the east coast of the US state of Florida, local authorities sai

The Ponce De Leon hotel lost its awning. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

A stairwell wall is blown out in St. Petersburg due to Hurricane Milton.

A stairwell wall is blown out in St. Petersburg. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

A woman walks along a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Osprey, Florida. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

A woman walks along a flooded street in Osprey, near landfall in the Siesta Key area. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images

A fallen tree blocks a roadway in Greater Carrollwood.

A fallen tree blocks a roadway in Greater Carrollwood. Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios

A flooded street in Tampa. Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios

Photos: Hurricane Milton's aftermath in Tampa Bay

Milton was as vicious a storm as forecasters predicted.

A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field which has been torn open due to Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 10, 2024. At least four people were confirmed killed as a result of two tornadoes triggered by Hurricane Milton on the east coast of the US state of Florida, local 

A drone image of the Trop's destroyed dome. Photo: Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images

<p><strong>Hurricane Milton was as vicious </strong>a storm as forecasters predicted, flooding streets and homes across the Gulf Coast and beyond and leaving behind a grisly aftermath and the likelihood of a long recovery. </p><ul><li>Here are some photos of what Milton left behind:</li></ul>

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Photos: Hurricane Milton's aftermath in Tampa Bay

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