Storm surge, Hurricane Helene
Storm surge, the deadliest part of a hurricane
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you hear the words hurricane or tropical storm you probably think of damaging winds, heavy rain, the eyewall, and flash flooding. However, storm surge is often overlooked as the most dangerous impact in a tropical system.
Siesta Key residents grapple with Hurricane Helene's storm surge, worst they've ever seen
Residents of Siesta Key take stock of flooded homes and businesses just hours after up to seven feet of storm surge washed through the island.
These six places saw their worst storm surge ever during Helene
Six coastal towns and cities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — which is especially vulnerable to storm-driven flooding — broke storm surge records during Hurricane Helene, according to data analyzed by The Post.
Siesta Key staggered by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
Hurricane Helene's staggering storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with a long road to recovery.
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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.
What is a storm surge? How high could a surge get from Hurricane Helene in Florida?
Hurricane Helene is projected to have a storm surge that could go as high as 20 feet. Here's what to know about storm surges and damage they cause.
Not over yet: Storm surge from Hurricane Helene still threatens Florida coast
The winds might have died down as Hurricane Helene dwindles, but dangerous storm surge and flooding rivers in Florida are still a concern.
Hurricane Helene 'causes havoc' for Southwest Florida, as storm surge leads to flooding
While impact on Southwest Florida from Hurricane Helene wasn't as bad as further north, it still left scars and brought back unwanted Ian memories.
Maps show Helene's track: What to know about its path, storm surge and flood risk
Many areas are forecast to see dangerous storm surges, especially between Panama City and Tampa. The coast stretching from Ochlockonee River to Chassahowitzka could see between 10 and 15 feet of water. Nearby areas could see between 5 and 10 feet of water, and the Tampa Bay area is forecast to experience between 5 and 8 feet of storm surge.
Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Siesta Key, Florida
Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Siesta Key, Florida the morning after as businesses and residents try to recover.
Drone video of Siesta Key flooding on Friday after Hurricane Helene
After storm surge sent feet of water across Siesta Key, this drone video shows considerable flooding remains the day after Hurricane Helene.
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
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Helene's storm surge exceeded predictions, putting areas of Charlotte County underwater
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Hurricane Helene live updates: 52 dead across the South from catastrophic storm
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'I feel defeated': Storm-weary Keaton Beach residents ponder rebuilding after Helene
Keaton Beach was still trying to recover from 2023's Hurricane Idalia when Helene came roaring through Thursday night.
Florida barrier islands experience storm surge with 'insurmountable' impacts
FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime reports from Davis Island, where more than 3 feet of storm surge swept over the ...
Hurricane Helene Update: Outage Map Shows Millions Left Without Power
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Helene Update: 'Life-threatening' conditions as storm churns over Georgia
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Storm Helene death toll rises to at least 43 across southeast US
The massive storm made landfall in the state late on Thursday after strengthening to 'extremely dangerous' category four.