Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast early Wednesday morning, damaging the region with strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous flooding.
from Bobbitt showed scattered debris, downed tree branches and water continuing to travel down side streets. Bobbitt said in the caption that the water had reached his backyard.In St. Petersburg, police said they had to rescue a person from flooding at a mobile home park. ATreasure Island, a city located on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, has closed its bridges and will not be accessible for hours, officials8 a.m. Update | Aug.
Storm surge is still battering Treasure Island and there are numerous reports of flooding. Winds also continue to be gusty. Treasure Island bridges remain closed and access to the island is restricted.
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