Hurricane Helene photos: Here’s a look at how the storm impacted the Bay Area

While the Bay Area may have been spared a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, the storm flooded many streets.

Here’s a look at Helene’s impact on the Bay Area.

Citrus County

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Crews in Citrus County rescued people from high water that forced the closure of a stretch of U.S. 19 early Friday.

Hillsborough County

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Image is courtesy of FOX Weather

Water poured onto Bayshore Blvd. Thursday afternoon. 

Hillsborough County deputies rescue a Jet Skier who ran aground on a submerged wall. Courtesy: HCSO

First responders in Hillsborough County rescued four people and a dog from high water near Hillsborough Avenue. (Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue)

FOX 13 crews spotted a large fire burning on Davis Islands. This was the view from Bayshore Blvd. early Friday.

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Tampa Fire Rescue crews battled a structure fire in the 4600 Block of W. San Miguel St. on Friday morning. Two people were taken from the scene with smoke-related injuries, according to officials. Courtesy: Tampa Fire Rescue

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The National Guard moved onto Davis Islands on Friday in response to strong storm surge leading to a series of water rescues.

Manatee County

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First responders helped clear debris and downed trees from some residential roads in Bradenton. Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.  

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Storm surge led to flooding along the Manatee River in Bradenton. (Courtesy: Bradenton Police Dept.)

Pasco County

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Rescuers responded to dozens of water rescue calls late Thursday and early Friday along a flooded stretch of U.S. 19. (Courtesy: Pasco County Sheriff's Office)

Pinellas County

Surf's Up! Man takes advantage of Hurricane Helene's waves to hang ten in Clearwater. 

Gulfport flooding due to Hurricane Helene storm surge. Credit: Pinellas County

Hurricane Helene began flooding streets in St. Petersburg on Thursday morning at Bayou Grande and 62nd Avenue. 

Blind Pass Drive in Sunset Beach. 

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Flooding at Pass a Grille Way and 12th Avenue.

Madeira Beach flooding. Credit: Paris Faughn

Clearwater Memorial Causeway was left covered in debris after Hurricane Helene brought serious impacts to the Bay Area. (Courtesy: City of Clearwater)

Fire crews battled a large fire in South Pasadena, just one of the many calls they responded to late Thursday and early Friday.

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Crews battled a house fire early Friday off Soundview Drive in Palm Harbor. Flooding in the area delayed firefighters' arrival.

Storm damage in Pass-a-Grille. (Courtesy: Rita Bishop)

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The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damage from Hurricane Helene. Cars are buried in sand and businesses were destroyed on Pass-a-Grille Beach. Click the link in our bio for more post-storm coverage. Courtesy: PCSO

Polk County

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Credit: Shavonne Gore

Sarasota County

Casey Key began flooding on Thursday morning. Credit: Sarasota County Government

Casey Key began flooding on Thursday morning. Credit: Sarasota County Government

Flooding WAS reported at Colonia and Sunrise area of Nokomis. Image is courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Flooding WAS reported at Colonia and Sunrise area of Nokomis. Image is courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. 

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