The storm surge accompanying Hurricane Helene is predicted to peak at 15 to 20 feet, threatening communities along Florida’s Big Bend with unprecedented flooding.
Historical data shows that a surge of 15 to 20 feet is rare, making Helene potentially one of the most impactful hurricanes to hit Florida's coast.
Cody Fritz from the National Hurricane Center warns that if forecasts hold true, Helene's surge could rival that of previous devastating hurricanes, such as Ike.
Hurricane Helene's projected storm surge could exceed previous surges observed in significant storms like Isabel and Dennis, but it won't match devastating Katrina.
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