On social media, many viewers were stunned by a viral video showing influencer Caroline Calloway revealing how she survived Hurricane Milton.
Calloway, who refused to evacuate despite warnings, sparked debate after sharing her experience during the storm.
Influencer refused to evacuate despite Hurricane Milton threat
@dailymail Replying to @ Posting to her Instagram Story Tuesday night from her new Florida home, Caroline Calloway explained why she won’t be evacuating as Catagory 5 Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall. 🎥 IG/CarolineCalloway #hurricane #milton #florida #influencer #weather
Caroline Calloway has stirred controversy with her choice not to evacuate during Hurricane Milton. The 32-year-old social media personality posted an alarming Instagram video, claiming she might “die” due to her decision to stay in Sarasota.
In the footage, Calloway said, “I’m going to die.” A content creator explained that she couldn’t drive, and local airports were closed, leaving her without a way to evacuate.
Caroline explained that past trauma influenced her decision.
The influencer further explained her hesitation to evacuate to her mother’s home.
“She recalled a distressing evacuation during Hurricane Ian that left her stranded without power or water for days.
In her original post, Calloway acknowledged the risks.
She stated, “I’m going to die! It’s supposed to make landfall in Sarasota. I live on the water in Zone A.”
Calloway explained why she couldn’t evacuate in time. “I can’t drive, and the airport is closed. The last time I evacuated for Hurricane Ian, my mom’s street flooded. We were rescued by the military after three days without power.”
The content creator described that experience as “very traumatic.” This contributed to her decision to remain in her home during Hurricane Milton.
She sparked debate after revealing her experience of surviving Hurricane Milton
In her video, Calloway documented her experience during the storm. She has since taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share updates with her nearly 58,000 followers.
Despite the hurricane’s danger, she claimed to be unfazed by the raging winds. Calloway also used this opportunity to promote her upcoming book, stating, “For more great advice, buy my second book!”
She further noted, “I have champagne and four generations of Floridians in my veins. It’ll be fine.” Calloway added her signature phrase: “Where there’s a Callowill, there’s a Calloway.”
A influencer also filmed herself during Hurricane Milton
In an effort to add drama, Calloway filmed herself “reporting live from the eye of the hurricane.”
She captioned her video, saying, “I’ve always lived in the eye of the storm—emotionally, but now also physically.”
She mentioned that her power remained intact and the water outside her home was “totally still.” Just moments before filming, she noted it had been “so loud” outside.
In another post, she shared a video showing heavy rain and fierce winds, followed by calm just seconds later.
Caroline Calloway’s video sparked fury on social media
Calloway’s video drew mixed reactions on social media. Many users expressed their disapproval. They criticized her for prioritizing social media over safety.
Despite the backlash, some fans voiced their support.
One person said: Did she consider that she may put other lives at risk if she had to be rescued?
A second wrote: Great let her another less brainless Person to deal with
Great. Now let her chronicle the month or so without electricity or any of the other modern conveniences she so used to. While a third commented.
Another added: If she’s taken out by the hurricane, I’m sure it’ll be of no great loss to anyone…
Caroline Calloway’s choice to stay in Sarasota during Hurricane Milton has drawn both criticism and support. Her dramatic social media presence raises questions about influencer responsibility during natural disasters.
As the storm continues, the safety of those in affected areas remains a top concern.