Hurricane Isaias Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power on US Gulf Coast

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USA News | Updated October 10, 2026. Here are the confirmed developments and the remaining risks after Hurricane Isaias reached the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Isaias hits the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday, October 9, as a Category 2 hurricane, according to a corrected Reuters report. It weakened to a post-tropical cyclone by Saturday. The Associated Press reported at least one storm-related death in Florida after a tree fell on a home. Hundreds of thousands of customers lost electricity across parts of the Southeast; outage totals can change as crews restore service.

Flooding and tornado risk remains

The National Hurricane Center warned that the danger did not end when the storm weakened. Storm surge, flash flooding, damaging wind and tornado threats persisted across parts of the Southeast, including the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the Carolinas. Residents should rely on local weather alerts and emergency-management instructions.

Power restoration and damage assessments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said restoring power was a priority as crews assessed damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Emergency declarations in Florida and Alabama enabled access to additional assistance. Local officials cautioned residents about fallen trees, debris and downed electrical lines.

Why energy markets are watching the storm

The US Energy Information Administration reported that Gulf energy operators evacuated or moved 130 platforms and rigs ahead of landfall. The agency said approximately 1.3 million barrels per day of crude production had been shut in as of October 8. Those figures described precautionary production disruptions before landfall, not a final estimate of storm damage.

What residents should do

Avoid driving into flooded streets, keep clear of damaged power lines, use generators only outdoors and check local government announcements for shelter, road and utility updates. Storm conditions and outage estimates may change after publication.