It's been one week since Hurricane Matthew made its way up Florida's east coast.

The cleanup from Hurricane Matthew continues this week, and the rebuilding may take years in some parts of the United States from Florida to North Carolina.

Hurricane Matthew's eye stayed just offshore of Florida's east coast, but damage on the east-central and northeast coasts of our state was extensive. Buildings were destroyed, homes were flooded, roads were washed away and there is major beach erosion.

Final figures are not available yet, but here’s what we know so far:

  • Hurricane Matthew is responsible for 43 deaths in the United States, including 12 in Florida. Hundreds of people were killed in Haiti due to Matthew.
  • In Central Florida, some of the deaths happened during the storm due to falling trees and health issues, and some of the deaths occurred in the days after the storm from downed power lines and carbon monoxide poisoning due to generators being run inside homes and garages.
  • The highest wind gust was 107 mph on the tip of Cape Canaveral on the morning of Oct. 7.
  • Fernandina Beach in Nassau County reported a peak water level of 6.91 feet. This ranks as the third highest water level recorded here, above Hurricanes Dora and Jeanne.


Hurricane damage in Pasco County

  • There was more than 8 inches of rain in some areas. Sanford received 8.99 inches of rain.
  • In Volusia County, there was significant damage to homes and businesses. The initial property damage estimate is $490 million. There is major beach erosion.
  • In Seminole County, the initial property damage is estimated at $15 million.
  • More than 2 million Floridians were urged to evacuate.


Beach damage in Brevard County

  • More than 1 million Florida customers lost power during height of the storm.
  • Here in the Tampa Bay region, there were some wind gusts to 35 to 45 mph. There were some trees knocked down, including in Polk County, but most of our area had no damage.

Remember, we will continue to bring you the Tropical Update every hour on Bay News 9 until hurricane season ends Nov. 30.

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