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Pinellas County after Helene: A look at the impacts

Hurricane Helene has left behind historic storm surge to coastal and low-lying areas across Pinellas County.

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Helene has left behind historic storm surge to coastal and low-lying areas across Pinellas County, leading to widespread flooding and hundreds of water rescues.

Here is a look at some of the impacts from before, during and after the storm:

Tarpon Springs businesses damaged from Hurricane Helene

More than 200,000 customers without power in Tampa Bay area after Helene, officials say

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Bridges during Hurricane Helene

Bridge closures during Hurricane Helene

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Debris covers a mobile home park after Hurricane Helene

Images of Hurricane Helene aftermath in Pinellas County

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Tampa Bay Times via AP

Debris cover the street in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene at Harbor Lights Club mobile home park in Pinellas County.

Flooding in St. Pete Beach ahead of Helene

Clearwater Beach damage after Hurricane Helene

In some places on Clearwater Beach, there is 6 feet of sand burying the road. On Memorial Causeway, two jet skis and a...
Posted by Clearwater Police Department on Friday, September 27, 2024

Gulfview Boulevard buried by sand after Hurricane Helene

Somewhere under all that sand, 6 feet deep in places, is South Gulfview Boulevard. All of the beach streets are in need of a massive cleanup before the island can be reopened to the public. Please be patient. #clearwaterbeach #HurricaneHelene
Posted by Clearwater Police Department on Friday, September 27, 2024

Clearwater police officers make rescues

Shore Acres flooding

𝙃𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 Here's a view of some of the flooding in Shore Acres earlier today. The water has since receded and now residents have the tough job of cleaning up. Meanwhile, #StPetePD will increase its presence with additional patrols to address any safety issues. #PinellasHelene
Posted by St. Petersburg Police Department on Friday, September 27, 2024

Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) and the coastal communities of Pinellas County were perhaps some of the hardest hit areas of the...
Posted by FDOT West Central - Tampa Area on Friday, September 27, 2024

Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores hurricane aftermath

Deputies and work crews are cleaning up the barrier islands. This is Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores.
Posted by Pinellas County Sheriff's Office on Friday, September 27, 2024