Video Shows Houses Floating Away in Hurricane Helene’s Storm Surge

Hurricane Helene slammed into the coast of Florida as a devastating Cat 4 hurricane producing winds of up 140mph and dumping as much as 20 inches of rain in some areas of Florida.

Video showing the astonishing force of Hurricane Helene's storm surge has surfaced showing the power was so dramatic, it actually caused houses to float away.

Video Of Hurricane Helene Making Landfall In Florida

Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Big Bend region of Florida with sustained winds clocking in at up to 140mph, causing widespread damage in areas like Taylor County, Florida.

The storm surge, particularly around Apalachee Bay, reached heights of up to 20 feet, creating catastrophic flooding conditions.

Tragically, The Weather Channel is reporting that of now (9/27/24) there are at least 22 deaths caused by Hurricane Helene and roughly 4 million people without power.

From weather.com -

"A​t least 20 people are dead after Hurricane Helene made landfall and moved inland with high winds and heavy rainfall.

T​he deaths include 11 in Georgia, seven in Florida and two in North Carolina. G​eorgia Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed the 11 deaths in his state. Kemp said one was a first responder.

All three states are under a state of emergency."

Hurricanes are obviously dangerous because the wind and rain, but for those who live along the coats, storm surge can be the most devastating part of the storm.

Storm surge is one of the most dangerous and deadly aspects of hurricanes. Storm surge refers to the abnormal rise in sea level caused by the hurricane's powerful winds pushing water toward the coast, on top of normal tides.

Storm surge can cause severe flooding along coastal regions.

Low-lying areas are especially vulnerable, and the flooding can extend miles inland depending on the hurricane's strength and the local geography.

The sheer force of storm surge can destroy buildings, roads, and bridges.

In this video posted to YouTube by AccuWeather, you see the powerful storm surge actually causing houses to breakaway from their foundations and float away.