Florida governor describes hurricane michael as the worst storm the area has seen

You're likely referring to the devastating Hurricane Michael that struck the Florida Panhandle in October 2018. Here's a summary of the event:

On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in Mexico Beach, Florida, as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing catastrophic winds and storm surge to the Panhandle region. The storm's impact was severe, with widespread destruction, power outages, and flooding reported across the affected areas.

Florida Governor Rick Scott (who was in office at the time) described Hurricane Michael as the "worst storm" the area had seen, citing the storm's unprecedented strength and the devastating damage it caused. The storm's winds reached speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h), making it one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United States in recent history.

The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure, including homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. The storm also caused widespread power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity.

The storm's impact was felt across several counties in the Panhandle, including Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington counties. The storm caused an estimated $25 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.

In the aftermath of the storm, Governor Scott declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard to assist with relief efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also provided significant support to the affected areas, including providing temporary housing, food, and medical assistance to those in need.

Hurricane Michael served as a stark reminder of the importance of hurricane preparedness and the need for communities to be prepared for the impacts of severe weather events.