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Hurricane Helene did this to Florida? Take a look at what happened in these photos and videos
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Hurricane Helene did this to Florida? Take a look at what happened in these photos and videos

Hurricane Helene made landfall in northern Florida on Thursday evening.

But a large part of the Gulf Coast, from Naples to Tampa Bay, also felt the force of the storm.

MORE: Helene’s toll rises: Nearly 1.2 million without power in Florida, 3 dead

Check out the photos and video to see what happened:

U.S. Coast Guard Air Force Station Clearwater rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene on Thursday after his 36-foot sailboat became disabled about 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, and began taking on water.U.S. Coast Guard Air Force Station Clearwater rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene on Thursday after his 36-foot sailboat became disabled about 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, and began taking on water.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Force Station Clearwater rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene on Thursday after his 36-foot sailboat became disabled about 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, and began taking on water.

Fort Myers Beach experiences flooding for the second time as the outer bands of Hurricane Helene pass Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Thursday, September 26, 2024.Fort Myers Beach experiences flooding for the second time as the outer bands of Hurricane Helene pass Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Fort Myers Beach experiences flooding for the second time as the outer bands of Hurricane Helene pass Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Bald Eagle Drive in Marco Island, Florida, was under water about two hours before high tide Thursday evening. Roads were flooded on the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands as Hurricane Helene began making landfall north of Big Bend, about 165 miles north.Bald Eagle Drive in Marco Island, Florida, was under water about two hours before high tide Thursday evening. Roads were flooded on the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands as Hurricane Helene began making landfall north of Big Bend, about 165 miles north.

Bald Eagle Drive in Marco Island, Florida, was under water about two hours before high tide Thursday evening. Roads were flooded on the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands as Hurricane Helene began making landfall north of Big Bend, about 165 miles north.

Hurricane Helene. The St. Pete Pier, Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday, causing catastrophic storm surges that destroyed buildings.Hurricane Helene. The St. Pete Pier, Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday, causing catastrophic storm surges that destroyed buildings.

Hurricane Helene. The St. Pete Pier, Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall, September 26, 2024. Hurricane Helene hit Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday, causing catastrophic storm surges that destroyed buildings.

Hurricane Helene caused damage throughout Manatee County. The storm destroyed a Bradenton resident's back porch on Florida Boulevard.Hurricane Helene caused damage throughout Manatee County. The storm destroyed a Bradenton resident's back porch on Florida Boulevard.

Hurricane Helene caused damage throughout Manatee County. The storm destroyed a Bradenton resident’s back porch on Florida Boulevard.

A boat was placed at the Trailer Estates Mobile Home Park in Bradenton after Hurricane Helene swept through Manatee County on Thursday, September 26, 2024.A boat was placed at the Trailer Estates Mobile Home Park in Bradenton after Hurricane Helene swept through Manatee County on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

A boat was placed at the Trailer Estates Mobile Home Park in Bradenton after Hurricane Helene swept through Manatee County on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Several homes like this one on 124th Street Court West in the Village of Cortez were destroyed by floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.Several homes like this one on 124th Street Court West in the Village of Cortez were destroyed by floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Several homes like this one on 124th Street Court West in the Village of Cortez were destroyed by floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

The Star Fish Co. appears to have sustained damage from floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.The Star Fish Co. appears to have sustained damage from floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

The Star Fish Co. appears to have sustained damage from floodwaters following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

A minivan slowly drives through the destruction of Paradise Bay Estates following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.A minivan slowly drives through the destruction of Paradise Bay Estates following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

A minivan slowly drives through the destruction of Paradise Bay Estates following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Manatee County has cut off drinking water supplies to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key beaches to prepare for the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.Manatee County has cut off drinking water supplies to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key beaches to prepare for the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

Manatee County has cut off drinking water supplies to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key beaches to prepare for the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

Pete Thornton returned to his mobile home after evacuating to find that a shipping container had floated into his home and damaged the foundation following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.Pete Thornton returned to his mobile home after evacuating to find that a shipping container had floated into his home and damaged the foundation following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Pete Thornton returned to his mobile home after evacuating to find that a shipping container had floated into his home and damaged the foundation following Hurricane Helene in Manatee County on Friday, September 27, 2024.

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