The hurricane, which delivered deadly winds and rainfall, devastated the region as officials struggled to get water and other supplies to the area surrounded by precarious floodwaters.

While conducting water rescues, the South Pasadena Fire Department and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office found a house on fire Thursday night.

Hurricane Helene’s violent winds are causing a storm surge, which is how high the water rises above normal levels, with predictions of up to 20 feet along Florida’s Big Bend.