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1 Year Later: Looking Back at How Hurricane Helene Impacted Tampa Bay

Hurricane Helene caused over $80 billion in damage and was the strongest hurricane on record to hit Florida's Big Bend region, delaying recovery for many residents and organizations.

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Friday marks one year since Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida. On Sept. 26, 2024, Helene brought devastating storm damage to Tampa Bay. The maximum storm surge reached five to seven feet in Tampa Bay, according to the National Hurricane Center. At least 248 deaths were attributed to Helene in the U.S., including thirty-four total deaths reported in Florida. ‘It’s a safety issue’: Many stre…

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The Suncoast News & Scoop broke the news in on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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