At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.
6 dead in St. Lucie County following tornadoes
Six people are dead in St. Lucie County after powerful tornadoes struck Florida's east coast, county officials said.
Twelve tornadoes were reported in the county within 90 minutes on Wednesday, prompting over 900 calls to 911, county officials said.
County Administrator George Landry praised the commitment of first responders, saying, "During the storm, our emergency personnel were literally dodging tornadoes to reach residents."
At least 38 tornadoes were reported across Florida on Wednesday. There were 126 tornado warnings issued in South Florida -- the most on record for the state and the second-highest for any state in one day.
-ABC News’ Jason Volack
Sheriff on Wellington storm damage: 'It looks like a war zone'
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said damage to the Wellington area from a suspected tornado on Wednesday was extensive.
Bradshaw told reporters during a press briefing Thursday that he flew in a helicopter to survey the damage from the air.
"When you see the devastation from the air, it's amazing, it looks like a war zone," he said.
The sheriff said damage assessments of about 200 homes showed most were uninhabitable.
"I can tell you why: The places I saw looked like it was an atomic bomb that blew it up," Bradshaw said.
Bradshaw said crews are doing more searches with drones now.
Seven people were injured in the storm, officials said.
-ABC News' Matt Foster
No further impacts from Milton expected
Storm surge and tropical storm warnings for Milton have been discontinued, as the storm is racing out to sea.
4 deaths in Volusia County due to Milton: Sheriff
Four people died in Volusia County, on Florida's east coast, in connection with Milton, the local sheriff said.
Two died due to fallen trees, according to Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood.
A third person died from a heart attack while boarding up property, while another went into cardiac arrest and first responders couldn't get there in time during the storm, the sheriff said.
Flooding continues to be a risk in the county, local officials said, while urging people to stay off the roads. A curfew is in place from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.
10 fatalities confirmed
At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed from Hurricane Milton, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said.
"Right now, search and rescue is our highest priority, and we are also praying for those who are unaccounted for and for their safe return," he said.
Mayorkas stressed that, while Milton has gone out to see, the danger is ongoing.
"Downed power lines, floodwaters, non-potable drinking water and debris are creating deadly conditions. Keep listening to local officials and shelter in place until it is safe," he said.
Mayorkas also highlighted the "very significant" number of people who followed guidance to evacuate ahead of landfall, saying the impact of that decision cannot be minimized.
Despite the devastating damage caused by Helene and Milton, Mayorkas said, "We have the capability and the capacity to respond to and recover from multiple simultaneous disasters."
Over 15 million meals and 13 million liters of water have been delivered to the region and another 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water are ready to be deployed, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has two temporary power teams and a roofing team to diagnose the need for short term repairs to homes and structures," she said. "The Department of Defense has also provided 60 high water vehicles and personnel who can further aid in search and rescue efforts. To the people of Florida, this is still a very serious situation. Please remain vigilant."
-ABC News’ Justin Ryan Gomez