Deadly Hurricane Milton howled across the Florida Peninsula on Thursday, tearing a path of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic and knocking out power to millions yet averting the "worst case scenario" meteorologists,

These maps, graphics and videos show Hurricane Milton's route of destruction across Florida, plus flooding and power outages.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a dangerous Category 3 storm before weakening as it cut through the state. Follow live news updates.