Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend region.
And although the storm did not take a direct hit on the Tampa Bay area, it produced a storm surge that closed bridges, flooded roads, and surge that inundated coastal areas — especially in Pinellas County.
Here's a sampling of the impact Helene left behind.
Madeira Beach
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Damage in Madeira Beach from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Damage in Madeira Beach from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Damage in Madeira Beach from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Tarpon Springs
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A look at the flooding in Tarpon Springs from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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A look at the flooding in Tarpon Springs from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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A look at the flooding in Tarpon Springs from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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A look at the flooding in Tarpon Springs from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Town 'N Country
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Flooding in Town 'N Country following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Town 'N Country following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Town 'N Country following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Indian Shores
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding in Indian Shores following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Safety Harbor
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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The after-effects of Hurricane Helene in Safety Harbor, including the pier at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, which was destroyed.
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Belleair Causeway
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding and damage along Belleair Causeway from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Tampa Riverwalk
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Flooding along the Tampa Riverwalk following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding along the Tampa Riverwalk following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Flooding along the Tampa Riverwalk following Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
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