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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.
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.
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.
Hurricane Helene's 'Nightmare' Storm Surge 'Unsurvivable,' NWS Warns
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida's Big Bend coast, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a dire warning, calling the expected storm surge "unsurvivable." The rapidly intensifying storm is forecast to make landfall on Thursday evening as a Category 3 or stronger hurricane and evacuations have been ordered for several Florida counties.
Manasota Key digs out from piles of sand left by Helene's storm surge
As people sort through their damaged belongings, the sand they find can be dropped off at sand recipient sites the county has opened, which will ultimately return the sand to the beaches.
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida's coast.
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.
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.
Helene Hurricane Update: Videos Show Devastating Storm Surge Engulf 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.
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.
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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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Historic storm surge in Tampa Bay pushes Helene loss estimates to $160B
Three of the five costliest hurricanes in U.S. history have hit Florida in the last seven years, battering the state's ...
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Robert White shows the damage from storm surge
The usual scenic drive through Treasure Island is anything but at the moment. Furniture, decorations, clothes, drywall, trash ...
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Helene live updates: Over 100 dead in storm; Trump expected to visit hard-hit Georgia city
Busick, North Carolina, a remote town near Mount Mitchell State Park, received 30.78 inches of rain as a result of Helene — a ...
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How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South
Dan Brown, a specialist at the National Hurricane Center near Miami, said Helene had all the attributes that make a storm ...
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