VIDEO: Aftermath of Hurricane Nicole in Florida

The Hurricane Nicole has caused devastation in Florida, leaving 350,000 homes without power. Several structures along the coast have been destroyed by massive waves. This has been reported by washingtonpost.com.

Casualty figures vary, but at least two deaths have been confirmed. Meteorologists have emphasized that this is the first time in 40 years that a hurricane has hit the United States in November.

Due to the storm's intensity, authorities issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents. A state of emergency has been declared in 45 of Florida’s 67 counties, while four counties are under mandatory evacuation orders.