Hurricane Sally made landfall near the Florida/Alabama line as a Category 2 storm, bringing heavy rains and devastating storm surge along the Gulf Coast.
The storm was downgraded to a tropical depression Wednesday night, but continues to dump massive amounts of rain.
More than 40 people were rescued in Escambia County.
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Sally's aftermath The streets of Pensacola, Florida, were flooded after Hurricane Sally made landfall early Wednesday. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally aftermath Floodwaters move on the street in Pensacola, Florida on Wednesday. The Florida Panhandle and the Alabama Gulf Coast were impacted by heavy rains caused by Hurricane Sally. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally's aftermath A boat was washed up on a road in Orange Beach, Alabama, after Hurricane Sally made landfall. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press)
Sally's aftermath Joe Mirable surveys the damage to his business after Hurricane Sally moved through Perdido Key, Florida, on Wednesday. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally's aftermath Trent Airhart wades through the flooded streets of downtown Pensacola, Florida, on Wednesday.. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally's aftermath Hotel guests survey the flooding from Hurricane Sally from their hotel in Pensacola, Florida. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally's aftermath People use flashlights as they walk on flooded streets in search of their vehicle early Wednesday in Pensacola, Florida. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press )
Sally's aftermath Waters flooded downtown Pensacola after Hurricane Sally made landfall early Wednesday. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press)
Gov. Ron DeSantis said that although the storm may be moving out, the danger still exists.
“Protecting life is the number one priority. I know there will be property damage. We’re going to be here to help, but your life comes first. Safety comes first,” he said.
DeSantis said there have been nearly 600 search and rescue missions since the storm hit.
The state activated 500 members of the National Guard to help, and a crew of Central Florida first responders was also deployed to the area.
VIDEO: Central Florida first responders head to Panhandle to help with Sally recovery efforts
