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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Storm surge from Hurricane Helene proving to be devastating. Here's why and what that means
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, experts were predicting that the storm surge would be devastating in the coastal areas of the state's Big Bend, where the peninsula meets the Panhandle.
Aerial views of Siesta Key and Midnight Pass after Hurricane Helene
Photojournalist Thomas Bender flew over Siesta Key and Midnight Pass after Hurricane Helene. Thomas Bender. Midnight Pass re-opened by Hurricane Helene
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.
Helene heads toward Virginia with weakened winds after deadly storm surge
The system was the first known Category 4 storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region since records began in 1851. The ...
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
What protects a building from a storm surge? Apparently, an AquaFence. A day before an "extremely large" Hurricane Helene ...
Around 6.5 million gallons of wastewater pours into Hillsborough River due to storm surge
The city of Tampa announced two wastewater pumping stations are undergoing repairs due to flooding caused by Helene.
WATCH: Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep storm surge out
Heavy storm surge from Helene made the streets of downtown Tampa resemble the open ocean – except at the base of Tampa ...
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Helene's storm surge exceeded predictions, putting areas of Charlotte County underwater
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — From downtown Punta Gorda to Manasota Key, several areas of Charlotte County were inundated from ...
Tropical Storm Helene churns a deadly path through Florida, Georgia and into the Carolinas
Helene made landfall late on Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 Hurricane. It weakened Friday morning to a ...
Hurricane Helene live updates: 52 dead across the South from catastrophic storm
Rescues are ongoing and the cleanup is underway on Saturday after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region ...
'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.