Helene floods parts of Fort Myers Beach with more to come

 

Streets in Fort Myers Beach are flooded as Hurricane Helene passes on September 26. 

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Hurricane Helene’s sprawling strong winds sent water levels up about 2 feet above normal along Florida’s west coast this morning. The increase coincided with the morning’s high tide for many areas.

This combination sent water into parts of Fort Myers Beach that should normally be dry.

Flooding in the area could get more severe later today as Helene closes in on Florida. Up to 5 feet of storm surge is possible, especially if Helene’s strongest winds align with the next high tide this evening.