Helene was one of the most powerful storms to hit Florida’s Big Bend in a lifetime, and damages across the region are mounting from the water and wind.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport expects a total of 19 canceled flights and 9 delayed flights as of 9:40 a.m. Friday, said spokesperson Paris Tyburski. Flights were canceled for Atlanta and Charlotte and delayed for Denver and San Diego.

Hurricane Helene's landfall was near Perry, Florida. In the aftermath, officials start rescues, assessing storm damage in Steinhatchee, Big Bend.