DeSantis: Helene’s ‘historic storm surge’ dealt deadly blow to coastal Florida
Damage assessments and rescue operations are underway as the brunt of the storm hit the state’s Big Bend, also the landing ...
Helene brings ‘nightmare’ surge, flooding: Deaths reported in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
The storm made landfall in the sparsely-populated Big Bend area, home to fishing villages and vacation hideaways in Florida’s ...
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 ...
What is storm surge and why is it so dangerous?
While wind can tear off roofs, knock down trees and snap power lines, storm surge can push buildings completely off their ...
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Storm surge from a distant Helene creates major problems around the Tampa Bay area
While Central Florida was spared from destruction in the Big Bend, many residents were surprised by the flooding while the ...
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Florida storm surge forces emergency sewer shutdown in St. Petersburg, no showers or flushing
Storm surge has temporarily knocked out a major sewer plant in St. Pete, Florida, forcing residents to stop flushing toilets ...
Social media videos, photos show stunning Florida scenes of Hurricane Helene's raging winds, water
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida with 140-mph. Residents share photos, videos of what it was like, and the damage ...
‘I don’t know that Cedar Key as we know it will exist in the morning’: Why he’s riding out the storm
Michael Bobbitt, a resident of Cedar Key, Florida, chose to ride out Hurricane Helene in his home in order to help his ...