USGS forecasts 44 percent of Florida’s west coast to experience inundation from Helene

By Communications and Publishing September 24, 2024

Red and white lines on a Florida map indicate where Hurricane Helene is projected to cause erosion, overwash, and inundation.

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An image captured from the U.S. Geological Survey's Coastal Change Hazards portal on Sept. 24, 2024, illustrates how much of Florida's west coast is set to experience erosion, overwash, and inundation. (USGS image).

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USGS forecasts 44 percent of Florida’s west coast to experience inundation from Helene

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Alexandra Hays

Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Department of the Interior