Sep 26, 2024
Major Hurricane Helene paralleled the west coast of Florida about 100 miles offshore before making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida near the city of Perry. The system's expansive wind field within its eastern periphery produced a period of tropical storm conditions, particularly in gusts, across much of east central Florida including its adjacent coastal waters. Peak wind gusts ranged between 45 - 55 mph, up to 65 mph in a few locations, which led to minor vegetative damage in the form
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1218994). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Seminole County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.