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ORLANDO, Fla. - Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm near Perry, Florida, late Thursday night, causing widespread damage across the Sunshine State.
Photos and videos capture the devastating effects of the storm's hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall.
TRACKING HELENE:
Perry Storm Damage
Helene left behind a trail of debris and damage in the city of Perry. FOX 35 crews spotted roofs that had been blown off, and trees that had fallen down on power lines, causing power outages.
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Hurricane Helene: Extensive damage in Perry, Florida
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a dangerous, Category 4 storm late Thursday night. FOX 35 News is getting a first look at the extensive damage left behind.
Citrus County Storm Damage
Flooding was a major concern in Citrus County following Hurricane Helene. Several crews rushed to help rescue residents impacted by floodwaters on Friday.
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Hurricane Helene flooding in Citrus County, Florida
Water rescues are underway in Citrus County, Florida, following Hurricane Helene.
Cedar Key Storm Damage
Approximately 200 people were rescued from rising waters in Pasco County overnight following Hurricane Helene. Thankfully, the water began to recede, leading to fewer calls for help, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.
Bradenton Storm Damage
The Palma Sola Causeway in Bradenton was closed due to storm surge from Helene, which caused trees to fall, a sailboat to break loose, and water to flood the road.
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Hurricane Helene: Floodwaters in Georgia, Florida
Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding in portions of Florida and Georgia late Thursday into Friday morning.
Tampa Storm Damage
Vehicles were seen driving across the Howard Franklin Bridge in the Tampa area, where Helene unleashed devastating storm surge.
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Storm Surge: The power of hurricanes
FOX 35 speaks with Jason Evans, professor of environmental science at Stetson University, shares the power of storm surge brought on by hurricanes.
Charlotte County Storm Damage
Crews in Charlotte County advised residents to stay off the roads due to widespread flooding caused by storm surge.
Crystal River Storm Damage
Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding as it moved over Crystal River.
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Hurricane Helene: Flooding in Crystal River, Florida
FOX 35's David Martin reports in Crystal River, Florida, where Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding overnight.
Hillsborough County Storm Damage
Four people and a dog were rescued from floodwaters in Hillsborough County.
Brevard County beaches
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Hurricane Helene causes erosion along Brevard County coast
Hurricane Helene caused significant erosion along the coast of Brevard County.
Pasco County
Palm Coast
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Large tree uprooted as Hurricane Helene pummels through
A large tree was uprooted and fell on someone's home in Flagler County after rainbands from Hurricane Helene crossed Central Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday near Perry, Florida, as a powerful Category 4 storm.
Manatee County
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