Hurricane Helene, Tampa Bay
Hurricane Helene storm surge in Florida: Tampa 'streets turned into rivers,' the kayaks were out
Tampa Bay area of Florida, particularly St. Petersburg, was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm Sept. 26, 2024.
Tampa’s Davis Islands deals with unexpected storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The night before, after Hurricane Helene blew through the Tampa Bay area, many rescue calls had been made from the island. Two homes had caught on fire. Tampa’s mayor, Jane Castor, said she was stunned by how much of the island remained underwater early Friday when she flew over.
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.
How engineering saved Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Helene's storm surge
Tampa General Hospital, the region's only level one trauma center, is situated on Davis Island, just a stone's throw from the bay. With no safe option
Hurricane Helene: 11 killed in storm-related incidents across Tampa Bay
More than 50 people have died across five states as Hurricane Helene's massive rains and powerful winds sent devastating floods and widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast, leaving millions without power.
Flood barriers holds back Hurricane Helene storm surge at Tampa Hospital
Tampa General Hospital used a flood-protection technology provided by AquaFence to protect itself from the storm surge amid Hurricane Helene.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
We can confirm the AquaFence worked effectively to prevent the storm surge in Tampa Bay from flooding the TGH main campus on Davis Islands,” Jennifer Crabtree, vice president
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 General Hospital, which employed a special fence to keep the water out.
AquaFence Held Strong at Tampa General Hospital
See how Tampa General’s AquaFence withstood the wrath of Hurricane Helene safeguarding the hospital from a devastating 15-foot storm surge. Watch as Dustin Pasteur, VP of Facilities, ensures the region’s only Level I Trauma Center remains fully operational in the face of extreme weather.
Tampa General Hospital Stands Strong Against Hurricane Helene With AquaFence
Thanks to a massive barrier around Tampa General Hospital, it was business as usual as Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida.
'AquaFence' Goes Viral as It Protects Tampa General Hospital From Hurricane Helene Flooding
Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds. So far, 22 fatalities have been reported. And while there has been widespread flooding, including the heavily populated cities of Tampa and St.
Post-Helene updates: death toll rises, barrier islands reopen, flood barrier fails
The Tampa Bay death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 11 on Saturday, with nine Pinellas deaths and two in Hillsborough. Barrier island reopened in Pinellas and residents continued to be ...
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
What protects a building from a storm surge? Apparently, an AquaFence. A day before an "extremely large" Hurricane ...
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 ...
For Tampa Bay, Helene was the worst storm in a century
Tampa Bay’s regulars — our barkeeps, retirees, refugees — all had the same reaction this week in the aftermath of Hurricane ...
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Tampa Bay residents prepare for Hurricane Helene storm surge
TAMPA — Emergency shipments of hurricane supplies started flowing in Tuesday ... Of note: National Weather Service ...
Hundreds of Bay Area residents rescued from record storm surge from Hurricane Helene
Flooding caused by record-breaking storm surge from Hurricane Helene has prompted hundreds of water rescues in coastal ...
Hurricane Helene live: At least six dead as 10ft storm surge hits Florida and flash flood emergency in Georgia
At least six dead as 10ft storm surge hits Florida and flash flood emergency in Georgia - Death toll continues to rise after Helene slammed into Florida’s coast as a Category 4 hurricane, marking one ...