Videos of Hurricane Helene reveal widespread flooding and extensive damage as rescue operations continue across Florida.

Floodwaters as high as street signs, homes burning even as water surged, and boats crashing into houses—these are just a few of the dramatic scenes shared by city officials as they rush to rescue those affected by Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 storm struck Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday night, bringing widespread devastation as it quickly moved inland.

In South Pasadena, officials released multiple videos capturing the storm’s impact, including footage of a home on fire amid rising floodwaters. The city noted that emergency crews were responding to as many calls as possible, though dangerous weather was hampering their efforts. It’s unclear whether anyone was inside the burning home or if the fire had been extinguished.

Firefighters from South Pasadena, alongside personnel from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, have been conducting water rescues despite encountering severe conditions. As they navigated flooded neighborhoods, they discovered the burning home and saw large objects, including dumpsters, being swept away by the floodwaters. City officials warned that the worst of the storm might still be ahead.

In one video posted by the City of South Pasadena, first responders can be heard checking nearby homes for residents while floodwaters lap at the tops of cars. Wind howls in the background as rescuers steer their boat through the submerged streets.

On Treasure Island, Florida, the storm's strength slammed boats into homes along the main causeway, though the roadway itself remained dry. Other areas of the city, however, experienced significant flooding around businesses and homes, with some neighborhoods becoming inaccessible to rescue crews due to the extreme weather.

Meanwhile, in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor shared aerial footage from a police helicopter showing widespread flooding across coastal areas, particularly on Davis Islands. Roads leading to the area had already been closed before Helene’s landfall due to heavy rain, and they remain impassable, according to the *Tampa Bay Times*. The National Guard has been activated to assist in rescue operations.

Hurricane Helene made landfall at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Despite evacuation orders across much of the state, officials have carried out dozens, if not hundreds, of rescues as the storm continues its path of destruction.