While cleanup efforts take place along the Atlantic coast, the city of Daytona Beach is evaluating damage left behind to its boardwalk and pier.

Officials say pounding waves and strong winds left several areas along the sea wall with problems.

"This was a completely different storm than Hurricane Ian," said Daytona Public Works Director David Waller.

Waller said he has seen his fair share of damage from storms in Volusia County.

Most recently, he's had to assess what two different tropical weather systems have brought in just this year.

"Hurricane Ian was an inland flooding issue for us," Waller said. "However, this storm impacted our coastal and river residents."

This time, a gaping hole in the boardwalk has formed in the storm's aftermath.

As someone who grew up in Volusia County, Waller said he's never seen damage like this at one of the city's most popular locations.

He said the city is working with structural engineers to understand better how to fix the damage and how much it will cost.

"We're hoping in the next few weeks to do some preventative measures, and then it's going to be a long recovery period to get things back to full use again," Waller said.

The pier is now missing several panels as well.

Waller believes fixing these issues is a top priority for residents and visitors who come to Daytona Beach.

City crews are expected to spend several days cleaning up any debris left behind by the storm.