Drinking water systems, power lines, sewage facilities damaged in St. Petersburg
Milton brought 18 inches of rain and powerful winds to St. Petersburg, causing flooding and severe damage to key infrastructure, including drinking water systems, power lines and sewage facilities, city officials said.
"While we were spared the worst of the predicted storm surge, we still have significant issues to address," a city official said.
Nearly 400,000 customers in Pinellas County are without electricity, officials said.
"This was an unprecedented storm with extremely high winds," officials explained. "The damage to the power grid is severe, and we are asking everyone to be patient while these services are being restored."
Two fatalities were reported in St. Petersburg during Milton: one from a medical emergency and a second person found in a park, Police Chief Tony Holloway said.
-ABC News’ Jason Volack