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Archived story · published October 12, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Top Stories · October 12, 2026

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction in Southeast

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, over the weekend, resulting in at least four fatalities—two in Florida and two in Alabama. The storm caused significant property damage, including shredded roofs and fallen trees, and left hundreds of thousands without power across the Southeast. Recovery efforts are currently underway, involving the Florida State Guard and various state agencies providing food, water, and insurance assistance, with early insurance loss estimates ranging between $4 billion and $6 billion.

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, over the weekend, resulting in at least four fatalities—two in Florida and two in Alabama. The storm caused significant property damage, including shredded roofs and fallen trees, and left hundreds of thousands without power across the Southeast. Recovery efforts are currently underway, involving the Florida State Guard and various state agencies providing food, water, and insurance assistance, with early insurance loss estimates ranging between $4 billion and $6 billion.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, over the weekend, resulting in at least four fatalities—two in Florida and two in Alabama. The storm caused significant property damage, including shredded roofs and fallen trees, and left hundreds of thousands without power across the Southeast. Recovery efforts are currently underway, involving the Florida State Guard and various state agencies providing food, water, and insurance assistance, with early insurance loss estimates ranging between $4 billion and $6 billion.