The Most Jaw-Dropping Images Of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath

Recovery continues for Cuba, Florida and South Carolina, where Hurricane Ian packed a deadly punch. P​hotos are pouring in from the devastation in Florida after Ian's strike. We've selected some of the best images that depict the scene that Floridians are returning to after evacuating.

H​omes are nearly leveled and boats have been scattered on top of buildings and vehicles by the feet of storm surge that inundated cities near landfall. Roofs are seen torn off of buildings and trees scatter the roads, some of which were still flooded late into the week.

(​MORE: Aerial Photos Show The Scale Of Damage Left Behind By Ian)

Many of the most impactful images are out of Fort Myers, where more than 7 feet of storm surge flooded homes and buildings. Some people in and around the city who expected to come home to clean up may find themselves rebuilding homes entirely.

I​an struck South Carolina next, bringing flooding rain, storm surge and heavy winds to the area. The storm killed at least 128 people, 120 in Florida, five in North Carolina and three in Cuba.

C​lick through the slideshow above to see some of the wildest imagery shot after Hurricane Ian's devastating blow.

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