Hurricane Helene, Storm Surge
Helene Hurricane Update: Devastating Storm Surge Engulfs Homes
In Clearwater, one of the hardest-hit regions, water levels surged to a record 8.6 feet, eclipsing the previous high of 6.8 feet. Similarly, in East Bay, levels peaked at 7.3 feet, surpassing the old record of 6.7 feet.
In St. Petersburg, Hurricane Helene flooding is unlike any other storm
Across St. Petersburg, stunning images emerged early Friday morning of flooding unlike previous storms. In Shore Acres, water levels had nearly reached stop signs; in downtown St. Petersburg, bay waters kissed The Vinoy; and in Gulfport, the small seaside town’s downtown was awash with debris from tidal flooding.
Hurricane Helene breaks several storm surge records across Tampa Bay
Storm surge is the deadliest part of any tropical system. It's defined as the abnormal rise of water over and above the predicted tides.
Florida man paddles around Tampa home as Helene storm surge floods living room
Stunning home camera video captured Matt Heller paddling around his flooded Tampa home in a kayak that he intended to use as an “escape plan” as Hurricane Helene’s historic storm
What to know about Hurricane Helene and widespread flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida's sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state's Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia.
Storm surge map: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.
Tampa Bay residents prepare for Hurricane Helene storm surge
Meteorologists warned Tampa Bay residents that Helene's storm surge could reach 5 to 8 feet in flood-prone areas.
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during Hurricane Helene: ‘We can’t evacuate’
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
Tampa General builds ‘AquaFence’ as area hospitals brace for Helene
The barrier stands between 5 and 10 feet high. It’s sealed to the ground, secured with metal anchors and completely surrounds the grounds of Tampa General Hospital. The AquaFence, as it’s known, looks similar to the barricades that stand at construction sites.
Tampa General Hospital puts up storm surge barrier ahead of Hurricane Helene
Tampa General Hospital set up an AquaFence, a barrier that can withstand storm surge up to 15 feet above sea level.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene leaves devastation around Florida, Tampa Bay
However, much of Florida, including the Tampa Bay region, continued to be under a storm surge warning early Friday morning.
Hurricane Helene Strikes Northwestern Florida, Makes Landfall As Category 4 Storm
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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend as major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds
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Helene downgraded to tropical storm as record storm surge impacts Bay Area
Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, bringing catastrophic storm surge and ...