Hurricane Helene has brought significant devastation to the coastal community of Clearwater, Florida, with Mayor Bruce Rector describing the situation as unlike anything they have experienced before. The mayor reported that all of the city's roads were submerged due to the storm's impact, as confirmed by local authorities.
Despite being approximately 100 miles away from the storm's center, Clearwater faced a record storm surge that exceeded previous levels by almost a meter. This surge led to unprecedented flooding in the coastal area, leaving residents in a state of distress.
