Helene hit with sustained winds of up to 140 mph just south of Tallahassee. It was the first time such a strong hurricane made landfall in the Big Bend since detailed records bega

Hurricane Helene. The St. Pete Pier, Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday, bringing catastrophic storm surges which have destoyed buildings. Martha Asencio-Rhine Tampa Bay Times

From catastrophic storm surge to destroyed homes and boats, here's what the devastating storm left behind in its wake.