Hurricane Helene photos: Here’s a look at how the storm impacted the Bay Area
TAMPA, Fla. - While the Bay Area may have been spared a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, the storm flooded many streets.
Here’s a look at Helene’s impact on the Bay Area.
Citrus County
Hillsborough County

Water poured onto Bayshore Blvd. Thursday afternoon.

Hillsborough County deputies rescue a Jet Skier who ran aground on a submerged wall. Courtesy: HCSO

First responders in Hillsborough County rescued four people and a dog from high water near Hillsborough Avenue. (Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue)

FOX 13 crews spotted a large fire burning on Davis Islands. This was the view from Bayshore Blvd. early Friday.
Manatee County
Pasco County
Pinellas County

Surf's Up! Man takes advantage of Hurricane Helene's waves to hang ten in Clearwater.

Gulfport flooding due to Hurricane Helene storm surge. Credit: Pinellas County

Hurricane Helene began flooding streets in St. Petersburg on Thursday morning at Bayou Grande and 62nd Avenue.

Blind Pass Drive in Sunset Beach.

Madeira Beach flooding. Credit: Paris Faughn

Clearwater Memorial Causeway was left covered in debris after Hurricane Helene brought serious impacts to the Bay Area. (Courtesy: City of Clearwater)

Fire crews battled a large fire in South Pasadena, just one of the many calls they responded to late Thursday and early Friday.

Storm damage in Pass-a-Grille. (Courtesy: Rita Bishop)
Polk County
Sarasota County

Casey Key began flooding on Thursday morning. Credit: Sarasota County Government

Flooding WAS reported at Colonia and Sunrise area of Nokomis. Image is courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
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