Florida authorities began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Milton's passage across the state, after a night of high winds, torrential rain and storm surge.

The storm made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, moving through the state for eight hours before heading into the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.

Milton spawned more than two dozen tornados, including one that caused "multiple fatalities" in Saint Lucie County in southeast Florida.

WFTS reporter Larissa Scott is on the scene as rescue teams in Clearwater, Florida, help communities escape from the high waters from Hurricane Milton.

At least 19 tornadoes were confirmed across the state as Hurricane Milton came ashore.

Video shows the damage after a construction crane collapsed from Hurricane Milton’s winds in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The ABC News chief meteorologist and her team detail their experience in Fort Myers, Florida, as Hurricane Milton rode ashore as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday.

Milton made landfall in Sarasota County late Wednesday, as powerful winds uprooted trees, light poles and power lines.

In spite of dire warnings, Floridians brace for another devastating storm as they still recover from Hurricane Helene.

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee offers a virtual view of what it would look like inside a home taking on a storm surge.

ABC News’ Ginger Zee assesses the damage from Fort Myers and tracks where Milton is heading now.

A Florida Highway Patrol officer rescued a dog left tied to a fence off of I-75 in Florida, stranded in chest-high water ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Those Floridians bracing for Hurricane Milton so soon after Hurricane Helene face a heavy mental health toll and a risk of anxiety and depression, experts said.

A portion of the roof at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg was torn off amid high winds from Hurricane Milton.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with St. Petersburg, Florida, resident Dan Matics about Milton’s destruction as the storm shreds the roof of nearby Tropicana Field.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector to unpack biggest concern as Milton makes landfall and immediate steps once storm conditions slow down.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the national spokesperson for the American Red Cross who says they will stay in Florida for as long as it takes to help those impacted by Hurricane Milton.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Allison Krall, CEO at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, about the impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida’s homeless population.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Hayley and William Montoto, newlyweds braving the storm along with three of their young children in Plant City, Florida.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Seminole, Florida, resident Brian Carter about his decision to not evacuate for Milton and his plans to help his community recover.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert on tracking the eye of Hurricane Milton as it surges through Florida, urging her community to seek shelter.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Dr. Michael Warren who is undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia at a Tampa hospital while Hurricane Milton rages.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Mercy Chefs co-founder and CEO Gary LeBlanc about plans to serve food and give back to those in need following Hurricane Milton.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Wesley Chapel resident Kiva Willams about her decision not to evacuate and the preparations she and her family took.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly of the Army Corps of Engineers who explains the lifesaving measures being readied.

Amid reports of "extreme rainfall rates" in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome says a flash flood emergency has been issued.

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.

Authorities are warning Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton that it may be too late to evacuate.

Marjory Berkache of EquiSale Sport Horses drove her horses to safety in the middle of the night after someone in the community offered up their farm in Tallahassee to keep them safe.

ABC News' Whit Johnson reports from Tampa, Florida, moments after Hurricane Helene made landfall near Siesta Key.

Across Florida, more than 1 million people have lost power in the wake of Hurricane Milton. ABC News' Ginger Zee talks about the dangers of landfall at night.

Officials are warning residents to stay far away from construction sites in the Florida city, especially those with cranes suspended in the air.

Ahead of Milton making landfall in Florida, the hurricane spawned more than 20 reported tornadoes statewide. They caused significant damage as millions braced for the powerful storm.

The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night, with Florida already being hit with heavy rain and strong winds. A dangerous storm surge of 10 to 15 feet is expected.

Hurricane Milton has spawned a destructive tornado outbreak, with more than 30 reported twisters on Wednesday ahead of landfall.

Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.

Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Josh Rannenberg diligently monitors Milton's trajectory, anticipating its historic and potentially life-threatening impact.

NOAA Hurricane Hunters' Lt. Cmdr. Josh Rannenberg tells ABC News about the intensity of the storm as it approaches Florida and offers advice to people on the ground.

Michael Sean Comerford, a journalist and resident of Marco Island, is watching his parents' home as Hurricane Milton is expected to bring damaging winds for west-central Florida.

Despite numerous evacuation orders, warnings from local and state officials, and press conferences from President Biden. St. Petersburg resident Clayton Prescott is determined to ride out the storm.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

Citrus County, Florida, Sheriff Mike Prendergast discusses what local officials are doing to help their communities prepare.

Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. Red Cross spokesperson Nicole Maul joins from Tallahassee.

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that "a few miles can mean the difference between life and death." Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida as a Category 3 storm.

Debris leftover from Helene may pose dangers as Milton prepares for landfall.

Milton is forecast to make landfall between 9-11 p.m. on Wednesday near Sarasota, south of Tampa, as a Category 3 hurricane.

Tampa Bay police chief, Lee Bercaw urges residents to hunker down and not leave their homes as Hurricane Milton makes landfall this evening.

In a collaboration with T-Mobile, Elon Musk's Starlink is also offering direct-to-cell service for areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Milton.

As Hurricane Milton churns closer, Floridians are still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Helene last month.