Manatee, Sarasota and storm surge
Live Hurricane Helene updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel storm's impact
Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Live updates: Thousands are still without power as Sarasota-Manatee begins a long recovery
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm.
Did Hurricane Helene set a Manatee County record for storm surge? See latest numbers
Hurricane Helene set a storm surge record when it ravaged Manatee County on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service’s preliminary totals. The Category 4 storm left devastating flooding on Anna Maria Island and other county areas, before making direct landfall near Perry, Florida.
Bradenton urges residents to conserve water after Hurricane Helene hits Manatee County
After Hurricane Helene passed through the Bradenton area, city officials are urging residents to conserve water Friday and Saturday.
Live updates: Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm.
Storm surge and more: See Hurricane Helene’s weather forecast for Manatee County
“The large size of the storm is going to push so much water,” NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rhome said in an update Wednesday morning. “When it comes to storm surge, the size of the hurricane is often more important than the intensity, which is often hard for people to digest.”
Sarasota County suffers storm surge flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the storm surge from Hurricane Helene caused infrastructure damage to areas around the county, such as Casey Key Road, Midnight Pass, Manasota Beach,
Hurricane Helene damage: Sarasota County storm surge
St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St.
Anna Maria Island devastated by Helene, Manatee County reports major damage
He estimates that five feet of water inundated his decades-old business and nearby home. The bait shop has operated in ...
Traffic updates: Skyway reopens. Other Manatee County bridges and roads closed
The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway have reopened as of 11:45 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
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Water Has Been Turned Off on Sarasota and Manatee County Barrier Islands Due to Hurricane Helene
Sarasota County anticipates shutting off water service in the early morning on Thursday, Sept. 26, due to storm surge impacts ...
Manatee County declares state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Helene
Manatee County authorities declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is ...
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Manatee County issues water service suspension
The county is taking this precautionary measure due to the anticipated potential storm surge, which could contaminate the ...
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'A war zone': Hurricane Helene pummels Pinellas County, killing at least five people
We started hearing a power surge coming from the shed ... Friday morning press conference, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Helene caused five fatalities, and that number could increase.
Helene tracker: See projected path as hurricane weakens to tropical storm
Hurricane Helene reached Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane before weakening into a tropical storm. See storm's projected path.
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Manatee County shuts off water to barrier islands
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Utility crews have begun shutting of water to its barrier islands ahead of ...