Hurricane Milton: aerial imagery

An image of Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, as seen from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite at 6:30 p.m. EDT on October 8, 2024. (Image credit: NOAA)

The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Imagery is collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners.

Collected NOAA Emergency Response Imagery is available below and new imagery will be posted as soon as it is available. View tips on how to use the imagery viewer.

• October 11: NOAA imagery covering the Florida coast from Fort Desoto to Boca Grande. Maxar imagery covering Tampa and St. Petersburg south through Sarasota.

NOAA's aerial imagery captures damage to coastal areas caused by a storm and aids safe navigation. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool to determine the extent of the damage inflicted by flooding, and to compare baseline coastal areas to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment.