For Tampa Bay, Helene was worst storm in a century
For Tampa Bay, Helene was the worst storm in a century
Add it all up, and what its residents intuited is undeniable: Tampa Bay just had its worst hurricane in a century. In living memory, plenty of major hurricanes have threatened this region before decimating other places, and plenty of unassuming tropical storms punched above their weight.
Early readings show the Tampa Bay region sustained record storm surge
Official storm surge data could take several weeks to be released. Preliminary data from tidal gauges from Clearwater to Venice show Hurricane Helene generated record water levels.
Tampa's South West Shore neighborhood sees record storm surge from Helene
Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood.
How high will Tampa Bay’s tides be when Helene’s storm surge peaks?
Hurricane Helene, expected to make landfall as a major hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region Thursday, could bring life-threatening storm surge to much of the state’s west coast. Federal forecasters have issued surge predictions in Tampa Bay higher than the region has seen in recent history.
STORM SURGE: 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.
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.
Worst flooding in two centuries: Helene beats all records
The peak crest of the Pigeon River during Hurricane Helene flooding was the highest water level ever recorded in more than century. The flooding that swelled the Pigeon River last Friday was worse than the floods of 2021 and 2004.
What Tampa Bay area state parks are still closed due to Helene?
Hurricane Helene hit Florida last week, leaving devastation from the historic storm surge that ravaged coastal communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Bay insurance rates expected to climb even higher post-Helene
Executives say coverage is underpriced because this region has never been hit by a major hurricane, but "that's just luck."
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