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Hurricane Idalia: Flooding Continues as Storm Moves through Southeast US
Hurricane Idalia, characterized as an 'unprecedented event' by the NHC, caused widespread damage in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. The storm surge inundated Steinhatchee with up to 16 feet of water. President Joe Biden urged residents to heed evacuation orders. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis assessed impacts. A 100-year-old oak tree fell on the governor's mansion. Power outages occurred. Pasco County Fire Chief Tony Perez noted residents' reluctance to evacuate.