Hurricane Helene, now downgraded to a tropical storm from a category 4 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center, made landfall in the Western region of Florida on Thursday causing a massive storm surge, deep flooding and widespread power outages. Residents of the affected areas posted dramatic videos to social media of the carnage that ensued.
At the time of this writing, over 1 million customers are without power in Florida, over 1 million more in Georgia are without power as well as over 1 million in South Carolina and over a half million in North Carolina. Other neighboring states are also being affected.
The storm is expected to continue weakening as it stays over land, according to the National Hurricane Center on Friday.
One dramatic video shows flooded homes on fire as the Sheriff’s Department and first responders float by on a small boat looking for residents in need of rescue.
Flooding and #fires caused by #Hurricane #Helen in South #Pasadena, #Florida, USA
— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) September 27, 2024
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Another shocking video shows a Tampa man calmly floating in a small boat inside his house, with the power still on.
“But at least I’m not electrocuting myself anymore,” he said. “We got the chlorine going…trying to disinfect some of this nastiness. Florida things. Florida man doing Florida things.”
WILD: Man in Tampa, FL is broadcasting live from his living room, showing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. pic.twitter.com/0u57hnKc7U
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) September 27, 2024
High winds have damaged buildings which were then flooded.
TAMPA FLORIDA – people stayed and are stuck seeking higher ground in buildings and homes
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
Turn on Notifications 🔔 I will be posting ALL NIGHT #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane https://t.co/2lyq24cpHK pic.twitter.com/nIbiybZ8n1
The sheer veracity of the winds can best be seen in clips like these.
We were in the eye wall of Cat. 4 #Hurricane #Ian for over 5 hours and the back side was the worst.
— Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) September 29, 2022
I haven't experienced anything close to this in over 30 years @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/wfEqcuEBAm
Some have captured drone footage of the incident.
#CedarKey after #HurricanwHelene @jpetramala #StormSurge #hurricane #damage #aftermath pic.twitter.com/QpxybBYMNr
— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) September 27, 2024
Security cameras capture the moment when the storm surge enters a home.
This is a house in Venetian Isles St Petersburg. #hurricanehelene #Hurricane pic.twitter.com/46t5QqJTF5
— Wiezguy (@Wiezguy) September 27, 2024
Power lines can be seen arcing in the midst of the tempest.
PERRY FLORIDA….. LIGHTS OUT…
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
Turn on Notifications 🔔 I will be posting ALL NIGHT #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane #PerryFlorida #perryfl https://t.co/plsKEK98kC pic.twitter.com/jhp8xSdOm0
Heavy flooding has inundated some areas.
Insane footage of storm surge coming from Cedar Key, FL. This is the quality of the homes in Florida you can see how easely they are swept away while DeSantis braggs about how advanced Florida is. Trump is nowhere to be seen, his house is secure
— KamalaDreams (@KamalaDreams) September 27, 2024
#Helene #HurricaneHelene pic.twitter.com/njJDN6iSm6
One man recorded a video near the eye of the storm (the most violent part of the storm). He reported that the rain drops were moving so fast in the wind that they were stinging his face.
PERRY FLORIDA – SHEET METAL GETTING RIPPED OFF BUILDING
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
Turn on Notifications 🔔 I will be posting ALL NIGHT #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane #PerryFlorida #PERRYFL https://t.co/GNeVO3UD5N pic.twitter.com/gyiQR2Tz2n
Homes have been lifted from their foundations and washed away in the floods.
Insane moments as one of many smaller homes float away in Steinhatchee, FL. Footage available for licensing. Contact me at
— Aaron Rigsby (@AaronRigsbyOSC) September 27, 2024
[email protected] #FLwx #helene @NBCNews @CBS @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/0MTPzFlK0z
This area experienced a 16 foot storm surge.
River recedes after 16ft storm surge, leaving debris behind.
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) September 27, 2024
📌#Steinhatchee | #Florida
September 27, 2024 #HurricaneHelene #Hurricane #Helene https://t.co/PIsfSzEC0l pic.twitter.com/6ZksWjiEP4
Georgia is sustaining flooding as well.
Hurricane Helene has caused severe flooding at Peachtree Park Apartments. Cars are trapped in the water. Please avoid the roads and stay safe! pic.twitter.com/xcIy0FSShB
— ATL Uncensored (@ATLUncensored) September 27, 2024
Other clips show flooding in North Carolina.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway has completely disappeared beneath the floodwaters. Nature’s power is on full display—stay safe, Charlotte! #hurricanehelene #hurricane #hurricaneseason #charlotte #cltnc #HurricaneHelen pic.twitter.com/X9SjLZDviA
— Lucifer (@krishnakamal077) September 27, 2024
ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
Riverside Drive
Turn on Notifications 🔔 for future updates #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane #PerryFlorida #PERRYFL #Asheville #BILTMORE #ashevilleflood #cedarkey https://t.co/98f3y1UrAq pic.twitter.com/aL3ynBPZeZ
High winds have lifted parts of homes into the air.
LANAI GETS BLOWN OFF FROM HELENE WINDS
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
VENICE FLORIDA
Turn on Notifications 🔔 I will be posting ALL NIGHT #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane https://t.co/Z7MRxOF6Kw pic.twitter.com/enFSZQNBOX
The storm surge is seen inundating coastal areas.
St Petersburg Beach Florida
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) September 27, 2024
First floor units and garage submerged
Turn on Notifications 🔔 I will be posting ALL NIGHT #helene2024 #HELENE #HurricaneHelen #Hurricane https://t.co/O4RpU9Ae79 pic.twitter.com/LkeGT7SLRd
Arcing in power lines were captured on camera at a flooded apartment complex.
Stunning view from a balcony in St. Pete Beach just hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall.
— Alistair Pallesen (@yzimng2) September 27, 2024
Stunning view from a balcony in St. Pete Beach just hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall. #Helene #Hurricane#Helene #Hurricane pic.twitter.com/UgHijyhQVT
Other videos show the devastation of the storm after it’s receded from the area.
Debris from storm surge piles up on SW HWY 358.
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) September 27, 2024
📌#Steinhatchee | #Florida
September 27.2024#HurricaneHelene #Helene #Hurricane #flxw https://t.co/LaSLS3a7iy pic.twitter.com/BqZ2NQGZWP
Search and rescue operations are now underway.
🚨 Search and Rescue Operations Underway in Steinhatchee, #Florida 🚨
— Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers (@ChicagoMWeather) September 27, 2024
Search and rescue operations are currently underway in Steinhatchee, Florida, in the aftermath of #Hurricane #Helene. The Coast Guard is actively searching for individuals affected by the storm, which brought… pic.twitter.com/DOhRiwBPM1
Interestingly, another hurricane, John, has made landfall in Western Mexico during Hurricane Helene’s U.S. landfall.
Vehicles and houses swept away as ‘zombie’ #HurricaneJohn triggers floods in Acapulco, #Mexico
— Earth42morrow (@Earth42morrow) September 27, 2024
VC: Dulzura#Hurricane #Storm #Hurricane #John #Huracán #Wind #Climate #Weather #Viral pic.twitter.com/9Pk74802Ht
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