Two weeks after Hurricane Isaias: where Destin stands, and what is on this weekend

Where Destin stands after Hurricane Isaias: power, debris pickup and evacuations. Plus this weekend's beach forecast and events.

Here is where Destin stands two weeks after Hurricane Isaias, and what is on around town this weekend.

What Isaias did

• Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin around 8:30 PM Central on Friday, October 9, as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. ^[1]
• Storm surge reached 3.68 feet at East Pass in Destin, with beach erosion along the Okaloosa County coast. ^[1]
• Rain totals were 5 to 8 inches across the area, and 11.65 inches near Mary Esther. ^[1]
• The day after, almost all of Destin was without power, with downed lines and trees and minor flooding on Sibert Avenue. ^[2]

Where things stand

• Okaloosa County lifted its evacuation orders on October 11 for Zones A and B, including Okaloosa Island and coastal Destin. ^[3]
• Power is back: by early Tuesday, October 13, only 20 FPL customers in Okaloosa County were still without power. ^[4]
• The county began picking up storm debris in unincorporated areas on Wednesday, October 14. Debris goes at the curb, unbagged, and electronics are not accepted. Questions: 1-833-495-3664. ^[5]
• Okaloosa County has an online form to report storm damage. ^[6]

This weekend

• The National Weather Service expects a high risk of rip currents at the beaches from Saturday through Sunday night. ^[7]
• It also expects dry weather to continue, and warns that strong northeast winds may make conditions hazardous for small boats from Friday night into Monday morning. ^[7]
• The Destin Fishing Rodeo runs through October 31. ^[8]
• Trick or Treat Street is on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 pm at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, with fireworks at 8 pm. ^[9]