Hurricane Isaias Leaves More Than 900,000 Without Electricity

2026, October 10

United States

Hurricane Isaias struck Florida's Gulf Coast near Destin on Friday as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing winds of approximately 105 mph (169 km/h), heavy rain and dangerous storm surges. By Saturday, the storm had weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland, but more than 900,000 electricity customers across Florida, Alabama and Georgia had experienced power outages. At least one storm-related death was reported in Florida.

Authorities warned that flash flooding, fallen trees, damaged power lines and possible tornadoes remained significant risks even after the storm weakened. The disruption has affected transport and essential services, while energy companies have also suspended substantial offshore oil and gas production in preparation for the storm.

Why it matters: The immediate priority is restoring electricity and protecting residents from flooding. Disruption to Gulf energy production could also affect regional fuel supplies if outages and shutdowns persist.