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Caribbean Storm Before leaving the US Eastern Seaboard, Idalia left its mark by dumping a lot of rain in the Carolinas.

The arrival of the storm has sparked worries about potentially disastrous flooding. The Carolinas, on the other hand, have mostly avoided the serious devastation. Residents were able to avoid serious harm thanks to the earlier forecasts and the corresponding preparations.

Recovery work on Florida's Gulf Coast, where the storm made landfall as a major hurricane, continued as officials evaluated the damage. 

Idalia delivered Category 3 winds of over 125 mph to Florida's Big Bend region, severely damaging the area. After making landfall on the Gulf Coast, the storm dissipated into a post-tropical cyclone and went into the Atlantic.

The storm's effects included downed trees, power outages, and areas covered with debris. Residents who were trapped by flooding were rescued by emergency responders. Fortunately, the harm and fatalities were lower than anticipated.

Despite being a serious threat, Idalia's storm surge was not responsible for any documented fatalities. Heavy downpours were left behind as the storm headed towards the Atlantic; they might have dumped up to 10 inches of rain in some areas of North and South Carolina. 

Although flash floods were a worry, both states seemed to have been largely unaffected.

About 40 businesses in Whiteville, North Carolina, sustained flood damage. The emergency management center in South Carolina started to wind down activities.

Significant damage was sustained in Florida's Big Bend coast, particularly in Horseshoe Beach, where trailer houses were wrecked and boat docks were left in ruins. $9.36 billion in insured property losses was estimated.

FEMA assisted in the recovery process, and President Joe Biden authorized a major disaster declaration for the impacted counties in Florida. 

In spite of the difficulties, prompt evacuations helped avoid casualties. As a result of Idalia's effects, many residents are dealing with property losses and possible eviction.