Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.
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The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean.
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The state faced widespread power outages after winds from Hurricane Helene snapped trees, tore off roofs, and toppled power lines.
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The major storm brought heavy precipitation and destructive flooding to coastal Florida and southeastern states.
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Warm water from the Loop Current helped fuel Helene as the storm approached Florida’s Big Bend region.
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