Hurricane Milton — October 2024

Recovering from Hurricane Milton? Here's where to start.

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Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County on October 9, 2024 — bringing tornadoes, storm surge, and widespread wind damage across the Tampa Bay region. Roof Roof Direct helps affected homeowners navigate recovery.

Our assistance is provided at no cost to Roof Roof Members.

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What Hurricane Milton did to the Tampa Bay region.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County on October 9, 2024 as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 120 mph. The storm brought significant storm surge to coastal communities from Sarasota to Tampa Bay — and spawned multiple tornadoes that touched down in residential neighborhoods across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties with little warning.

The tornadoes associated with Milton's outer bands caused sudden, severe structural damage to homes in communities including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and surrounding areas — with homeowners receiving minimal warning before touchdown. Coastal communities experienced storm surge flooding, and the broader Tampa Bay region sustained widespread wind damage across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

Milton arrived less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene had already affected parts of Florida — leaving many homeowners dealing with back-to-back storm events and complex overlapping insurance claims. Roof Roof Direct helps Milton-affected homeowners understand exactly where they stand and what to do next.

If Milton damaged your home — here's what matters right now.

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If you haven't already — photograph and video every area of damage before any cleanup or repairs begin. Include interior and exterior. This documentation is the foundation of your insurance claim.

Contact Roof Roof Direct before calling your insurer

Understanding the recovery process and what documentation is typically needed before your first insurance call can make a meaningful difference. Reach out to us first — (888) 876-6364.

Be cautious of unsolicited contractors

Storm chasers are already active across the Tampa Bay region following Milton. Do not sign any contractor agreement or Assignment of Benefits document without understanding exactly what you are agreeing to. Call us before you sign anything.

Tornado damage may be covered differently

Tornado damage from Milton's outer bands is typically covered under standard wind coverage — but the documentation requirements and adjustment process may differ from standard hurricane claims. Roof Roof Direct helps homeowners understand what their policy covers for their specific damage type.

Back-to-back storm claims need careful handling

If your home was affected by both Helene and Milton, your claim situation may be more complex — with insurers potentially requiring separate documentation for each event. Our team helps homeowners navigate overlapping storm claims.

How Roof Roof Direct helps Hurricane Milton survivors.

Tell us what happened

Describe your Milton damage — tornado, wind, surge, flooding, or a combination. Tell us where you are in the process — we'll help from wherever you are.

We review your situation

Our team reviews your damage type, location, and insurance status — helping you understand your options and what the recovery process typically looks like for your situation.