Almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage in Hillsborough County, deadly storm surge from Hurricane Milton inundated Florida's Gulf Coast.

Milton left widespread destruction as it caused storm surge, damaging winds and tornadoes. It made landfall as a Category 3 storm about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday near Siesta Key in Sarasota County, with 120 mph maximum sustained winds, before crossing the state.

Hurricane Milton brought high winds, heavy rains and life-threatening storm surge to Florida. Here's what the state looked like in its aftermath.

The hurricane brought life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain to a region that was pummeled by Helene less than two weeks ago.

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.