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.

Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.

Officials in Pinellas have been working on renourishing and recovering its shoreline after Hurricane Idalia's wrath last year, but it's expected to take another beating by Helene.

Although Helene could potentially bring up to 8 feet of storm surge for Tampa Bay, the storm's quick pace may actually limit the amount of rainfall. There could be up to 15 feet of storm surge for the Panhandle.

Rescue crews will return to help residents in the most heavily impacted areas in Sarasota.

A final Back Bay plan worked out between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County is scheduled for June, with the hope of getting it authorized in the 2024 national water resources legislation now being hammered out by Congress.

The Category 3 storm killed a dozen people and likely cost the United States more than $3 billion.

The historically black community in Manatee County has experienced persistent flooding for years. The August hurricane brought more than three feet of storm surge to the neighborhood.

Mangroves are incredibly beneficial to Florida's environment and can be a bonus for your property, too.

They also discussed what Hurricane Ian taught us, especially about storm surge.

Officials are monitoring the flood-prone Anclote and Pithlachascotee Rivers over the next 48 hours, which typically absorb significant water after a major storm.

They also discussed what Hurricane Ian taught us, especially about storm surge.