Hurricane Irma: Storm leaves behind extensive flooding, damage
Eighteen million people were under hurricane warnings as Hurricane Irma made its way to Florida on Sept. 10, 2017. The storm struck the Florida Keys the day before. Several of the photos in this gallery were submitted by viewers and reporters of WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A street sign for Commercial Boulevard toppled by tropical storm-strength winds lays next to a fallen palm tree as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
POMPANO BEACH, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Downed trees and a windblown trampoline block a street as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10, 2017 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
POMPANO BEACH, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A tree felled by tropical storm winds blocks a street as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10, 2017 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
MIAMI BEACH, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A vehicle passes downed palm trees and two cyclists attempt to ride as Hurricane Irma passed through the area on September 10, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida. Florida is taking a direct hit by the Hurricane which made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, lashing the state with 130 mph winds as it moves up the coast. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
POMPANO BEACH, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A tree branch felled by tropical storm winds narrowly misses parked cars as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10, 2017 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A boat is tipped at an angle along the dock at the Watson Island marina as Hurricane Irma passed through the area on September 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Florida is taking a direct hit by the Hurricane which made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, lashing the state with 130 mph winds as it moves up the coast. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
The preserves at the Savannas roads under water. Thank you for your continuing service. Wptv is the bestPhoto by: YouReport
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: People walk past a building where the roof was blown off by Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Hurricane Irma, which first made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, has weakened to a Category 2 as it moves up the coast. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
The skyline is seen as the outerbands of Hurricane Irma start to reach Florida on September 9, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Florida is in the path of the Hurricane which may come ashore at category 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
The skyline is seen as the outerbands of Hurricane Irma start to reach Florida on September 9, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Florida is in the path of the Hurricane which may come ashore at category 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
Police patrol the street running along Sebastian Street Beach ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma September 9, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Governor Rick Scott has ordered an evacuation of millions of people from the southern part of the state ahead of the unprecedented storm. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Photo by: Chip Somodevilla
The lights are out on Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2017 as Hurricane Irma makes its way to the area.Photo by: Andrew Ruiz
People walk along the beach storm as a churning ocean is seen behind them as Hurricane Irma approaches on September 9, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida. Florida is in the path of the Hurricane which may come ashore at category 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
Storm clouds are seen over Fisher Island as Hurricane Irma approaches on September 9, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida. Florida is in the path of the Hurricane which may come ashore at category 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
Photo by: Joe Raedle
Taken from Boca Country Club..... Stan Kaplan Founder, CEO REX Fine Art, LLC 17100 Boca Club Blvd., #3 Boca Raton, FL 33487Photo by: YouReport
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Storm clouds are seen over the beach as Hurricane Irma approaches on September 9, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida. Florida is in the path of the Hurricane which may come ashore at category 4. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Photo by: Joe Raedle
Kite flyers SaturdayPhoto by: YouReport
Taken by FL turnpike and Atlantic AvePhoto by: YouReport
Tree down already on Village blvd N bound #HurricaneIrma @WPTV https://t.co/Y3HNhr3Q5zPhoto by: YouReport
Grandma Jaines HousePhoto by: YouReport