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
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 Bay area prepares for dangerous storm surge from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene continued to strengthen as it neared Florida's gulf coast Thursday. The storm is expected to bring historic flooding to the Southeast, with potential storm surges of up to 20 feet. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Tampa Bay.
VIDEOS: Hurricane Helene produces record storm surge along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Helene produced a record storm surge from around the Tampa metro northward through Florida’s Big Bend. The surge level was estimated to have reached over 10 feet in Cedar Key and caused significant damage along the coast.
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 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 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.
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Record-breaking storm surge hits most of Tampa Bay, other parts of Florida
The Tampa Bay area experienced unprecedented storm surges during Hurricane Helene. Some areas across the state hit new record highs for storm surge levels.
Hurricane Helene Strikes Northwestern Florida, Makes Landfall As Category 4 Storm
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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 ...