The terrifying moment Anderson Cooper is hit by flying debris live in the air while reporting on Hurricane Milton

Anderson Cooper was hit in the face by debris in Siesta Key, Florida, just minutes after Hurricane Milton hit.

The 57-year-old reporter was reporting live for CNN on the catastrophic disaster in Bradenton, just a few miles from Siesta Key, when he was struck by a piece of flying debris.

He quickly recovered and shouted, “Woah!” That wasn’t good. We'll probably go in soon.'

The dedicated news anchor – known for his coverage of natural disasters – then continued with his report.

However, some of his concerned fans expressed their concern as they begged Cooper to “go inside.”

Anderson Cooper, 57, was struck in the face by debris in Siesta Key, Florida, just minutes after Hurricane Milton hit

“What effect does it have to place Anderson Cooper on a pier in the middle of the ocean at the height of a hurricane in its midst to inform viewers?” It's winds of 120 miles per hour. Get my cute porcelain glass anchor in there,” one person wrote.

“It's important that everyone stays indoors, FEMA representative tells CNN as Anderson Cooper fights for his life in Florida on split screen.”

“Can someone get Anderson Cooper away from this railing before he gets washed away?”

“Someone save CNN's Anderson Cooper,” another fan added.

“Are you watching @andersoncooper and that other guy on CNN?” STUPID to have them out in this weather. That's not necessary. We understand it. Go in!'

“Anderson Cooper says the water is up to his knees where it is at midnight in Bradenton.” Listening to him: Every motherly bone in my body says, “Please, Anderson, go in!”

“Anderson Cooper's live abuse in Milton continues but waves are knocking him down in the air,” another joked.

“CNN should make Anderson Cooper pass out on New Year’s Eve for this.”

The reporter was reporting live for CNN on the catastrophic disaster in Bradenton, just a few miles from Siesta Key, when he was struck by a piece of flying debris

He quickly recovered and shouted, “Woah!” That wasn’t good. We'll probably go in soon.

The dedicated news anchor – known for his coverage of natural disasters – then continued with his report

However, some of his concerned fans expressed their concern as they begged Cooper to “go inside.”

“Poor Anderson Cooper,” someone else chimed in

“What effect does it have to place Anderson Cooper on a pier in the middle of the ocean at the height of a hurricane in its midst to inform viewers?” It's winds of 120 miles per hour. Get my cute porcelain glass anchor in there,” one person wrote

“Can someone get Anderson Cooper away from this railing before he gets washed away?”

“He needs to go in,” another commenter wrote

“Anderson Cooper's live abuse in Milton continues but waves are knocking him down in the air,” another joked

Others shared memes asking why Cooper was out in such terrible weather conditions

“CNN had better let Anderson Cooper pass out on New Year’s Eve for this.”

“This guy is working hard tonight!” Stay safe down there @AC360… he still had some humor when luckily he got hit in the face with some Styrofoam!'

“Are you watching @andersoncooper and that other guy on CNN?” STUPID to have them out in this weather. That's not necessary. We understand it. Go in!'

“What is Anderson doing?” someone asked

“Someone save CNN's Anderson Cooper.” #HurricaneMilton'

“It's important that everyone stays indoors, FEMA representative tells CNN as Anderson Cooper fights for his life in Florida on split screen.”

“My friend is having a nervous breakdown because @cnn has her favorite thing on earth, @andersoncooper, in the middle of a life-threatening hurricane.”

“My friend is having a total nervous breakdown because @cnn has her favorite thing on earth, @andersoncooper, in the middle of a life-threatening hurricane.”

“This guy is working hard tonight!” Stay safe down there @AC360… he still had some humor when luckily he got hit in the face with some Styrofoam!'

Cooper is a renowned journalist and television personality. He is best known for his work as host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360.

Cooper has covered a variety of natural disasters throughout his career, including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Florence.

Winds from Hurricane Milton ripped off the roof of Tropicana Field, the domed MLB stadium that served as a shelter for first responders and debris removal workers from Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Milton has already killed several people as authorities warn any residents left behind to “SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW.”

The sheriff of St. Lucie County in Florida said there were “multiple fatalities” due to a tornado outbreak before Milton arrived on Wednesday.

A flash flood emergency has been declared in the Tampa area due to flood waters from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm.

The National Weather Service has declared a flash flood emergency after 10 to 14 inches of rain fell in the Tampa Bay area, a region with just over two million residents.

Cooper has covered a variety of natural disasters throughout his career, including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Florence; seen in 2024

The emergency in Tampa will last until at least 2:30 a.m. local time, with some surrounding areas experiencing flash flooding until 4 a.m

“Between 10 and 14 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring,” the NWS said. “This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NOW FIND HIGHER LANDSCAPE!'

According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm hit Siesta Key, Florida, a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico near Sarasota, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

More than two million people in the region are already without power due to the storm.