Massive flooding

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast with winds exceeding 140mph (225km/h), triggering a 15ft (4.5m) storm surge. The storm unleashed deadly flooding, causing widespread destruction across the southeastern United States, including Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky.

The devastation was marked by:

Massive flooding along rivers and low-lying areas.
Significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Rescue operations and emergency response efforts to evacuate stranded residents.
Fatalities and severe disruptions in transportation, power, and communication networks.
Hurricane Helene serves as a stark reminder of the devastating power of tropical storms and their far-reaching impacts.