Hurricane Helene is forecasted to bring significant and potentially deadly flooding to inland areas, according to Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center. Rhome emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that historically, 50% of lives lost in such events are due to flooding in inland regions.
The storm's impact is expected to be particularly severe in Florida's Big Bend area, where a storm surge of up to 15 feet is possible. Rhome warned that for those living in single-story homes, escaping the rising waters may be extremely challenging due to the forceful nature of the flooding.
