Wednesday updates Hurricane Idalia brings flooding devastating damage to Tampa Bay

Wednesday updates: Hurricane Idalia brings flooding, devastating damage to Tampa Bay

On Wednesday, when Idalia landed in the Big Bend area, the storm surge rushed to the coastal area of the Tampa Bay.

A drone image of the Shore Acars district of St. Petersburg, where floods occur frequently (Wednesday, August 30, 2023). [Max Chesnes, Max Chesnes | Times (2023)

Christopher Spata Times Staff
Tony Malero Times Staff
Besary Burns Times Staff
Emily L. Mahony Times Staff

Published on August 30, 2023 | Updated on August 31, 2023

The live update on Wednesday has ended. Click here for the live update on Thursday.

The Hurricane "Idalia" landed on the coast of Big Bend, Florida with a strong wind of category 3, causing catastrophic damage to areas, including horsesubeach, Stein Hatchy and Cedky.

Idalia was downgraded by tropical storms on Wednesday evening, and florida had storm surge warnings and warnings, but more than 200, 000 florida citizens were powered out. Most of South Calorina was under the tropical storm warning, as Idalia brought Charleston on Wednesday night.

The Tampa Bay escaped the worst, but an Idaria brush that occurred off the coast of 100 miles rushed in water, and the Tarpon Springs, St. Peter's Burg's Shore Achers, Hudson, etc. The house was flooded. Bayshore Bourvard was flooded in the tumper, but the worst flooding in Hills rug was along the River view Arafia.

On Wednesday evening, access to bridges and beaches around Tampa Bay was resumed. Schools in Pinasu County, Pasco County, and Hills Boro County will be resumed on Thursday. The following information is the latest information:

11:23 p.m. Did Idalia bring record surge to Tampa Bay?

Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Lily Gomos (11 years old), a central peat beach, kayak with a French bulldog along the 86th Avenue on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Hurricane Idalia landed in the Big Ben area, but the impact is still in the Tampa Bay area. [CHRIS URSO | Times]

Experts have divided opinions on whether East Bay, Central Peat, and Clear Water have been hit by a record storm surge. If the spare data was accurate, St. Peter's Burg said on Wednesday morning on Wednesday morning. If the preliminary data is accurate, the storm surge of Idalia will be lined up with the current record of the city recorded in 1985, but according to researchers, this data will be changed in the next few days. It is said that there is a possibility. Read the full tex t-Jack Platter

11:00 p.m. In Pasco, family watched dream home burn

Dave Durst (right) and his wife Heather, who investigate the wreckage of Hudson's bungalow. [Ian Hodgson | Times]

Like many Florida citizens, Dave and Heather Durst believed that the biggest threat to Hudson's dream home was flood when Hurricane Idalia attacked on Wednesday. Instead, their bungalows succumbed to the firefighters in time due to the flood. Read the full text.

10:35 p.m. Forecast for Idalia was very accurate

Hurricane Idaria's impact of Tampa Bay was very close to the forecaster's prediction. Rick Davis, a meteorological scholar at the National Meteorological Bureau Tampa Bay Office, said that the hurricane technology was greatly improved.

In June, the National Hurricane Center began using a new hurricane analysis and prediction system to predict the activity of storms. "The Hurricane Center's prediction is that many science has been introduced.

According to Davis, it is difficult to predict the storm surge of the tampa bay. Floods may occur in a certain area, but it is more dry in another area. "The tampa bay is very large and varied." In the general prediction of the bay, these numbers seem to be quite successful.

One of the important factors that saved Tampa Bay from the deterioration of storm surge was the nort h-upper speed of Idalia. Usually, storms with fast moving speeds have little storm surge. "The speed of the wind is not so long because the speed is fast," said Davis. "The Idalia has a slow movement speed, and a larger eyewall has guided the wind and storm over to the Fort Myers Beach area.

Idalia landed in Big Bend also involves the fact that Idalia had less damage and death than Hurricane Ian. "People around that generally build up a hig h-floor building, so it can respond to some water," says Davis. "The population density is not as high as the tampa area." -Jack Plaratar

10:35 p.m. More drone images from Horseshoe Beach

New: Hurricane Idaria's storm surge has finally been drawn from the Horse Shoe Beach in Big Bend in Florida.

10:05 p.m. South Carolina now dealing with Idalia

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, a police car from Rhine Street in a car that has passed the flood in Charleston, South Carolina. (Henry Taylor/The Post and Courier Via AP) [Henry Taylor | AP].

The tropical storm Idaria pushes the coastal coast of South Carolina into inland. On North Murl Beach, Garden City, Charleston, and Edist Island, seawater crosses dunes and sand walls and flows on roads along the coast.

The tide is full of Charleston Port. The Charleston National Meteorological Bureau is calling for a dangerous situation and calling out to stay away from the beach and stay away from flood water.

Idalia also briefly spawned a tornado in Goose Creek, outside Charleston. According to authorities and witness video, the winds blasted a car into the air and flipped it over. A person sustained minor injuries. - Associated Press

Caught on camera: A short, weak tornado generated by Hurricane Idalia flips a car over on a highway outside Charleston, South Carolina. pic. twitter. com/3bqt0assOs
- AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 30, 2023

9:35 p.m. Pasco fatality not storm related

A fatality in Pasco County on Tuesday will not be classified as a storm fatality, Pasco County Emergency Management Director Andy Fossa told NBC News on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol initially said the fatality was related to Hurricane Idalia.

"The weather wasn't that bad when this guy was driving," he said. "He was driving on an incredibly curvy road. Unfortunately, he struck a tree and lost his life. Emergency services were able to get him out quickly, so we're going to classify this as a traffic fatality, not a storm fatality."

A Georgia man was killed by a falling tree while clearing a closed road on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Idalida moved through the Valdosta area, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Polk.

Governor Ron DeSantis said at a press conference Wednesday night that there may have been one hurricane-related fatality in Florida. The accident occurred in Alachua County, where a man died after driving his truck into a ditch during heavy rain. At the press conference, DeSantis noted that no flood-related fatalities have been reported, and no missing people have been reported due to the storm.

The governor and other government officials credited the low death toll so far compared to last year's Hurricane Ian with people being willing to evacuate. - Christopher Spata

9:05 p.m. In Cedar Key, raging surge took over tiny town

The Faraway Inn lies in ruins in Cedar Key after Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. [Douglas R. Clifford | The Times]

In the tiny island's shady streets, residents rolled around in golf carts and trucks Wednesday afternoon, pointing their arms toward the damage.

Hurricane Idalia pushed up Mexico Bay, crossed G-Street, and passed Palaway Inn. The flood brought shells on the dock streets and torn the Duncans on the Gulf floor. From the bare deck of the restaurant, I saw the waves coming below. Inside the store, the dollar bill on the wall fluttered in the afternoon, whispering the storm.

One inhabitants said that the sea seemed to dominate our small town, "said Idalia. Read the full tex t-Zack Sampson, Douglas R. Clifford

8:57 p.m. Late photos of St. Pete flooding

2023 Wednesday, 2023, a drone image of the Shore Acars district of St. Peter's Burg, where floods occur frequently. [Max Chesnes | Times]

A drone image of the Shore Acars district of St. Petersburg, where many floods have occurred on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. [Max Chesnes, Max Chesnes | Times].

8:27 p.m. Pinellas: Be careful returning home

The residents who evacuated from the Hurricane Idalia need to pay attention to their return home due to the continuing road flood, and Pinasu County announced in news on Wednesday night. "Please do not drive in the standing water. There are two LEALMAN Exchange in 5175 45th ST. N., the county, and Palm Harbor CSA in Palm Harbor 1500 16th St. There is a shelter.

Police announced at St. Petersburg that floods have been pulled and most city roads, except for Shore Airs and Snell Isle, on Wednesday evening. Approximately 60 % of the Shore Ahakers and Snell Isle's roads remain flooded. In these areas, only residents on a hig h-altitude work vehicle that can prove the address can enter.

If a resident of Pinus County requires support for his home damage or cleaning up, he can call the county's crisis home clean-up hotline ((800) 451-1954). Flood damage must be reported to receive assistance from the state and the federal government. The house damage can be reported here. Click here for corporate damage reports. -Erstable Spata

7:57 p.m. 85 rescue missions in Pasco County

The Pasco County Fire Rescue Corps conducted 85 rescue operations to save at least 150 people from floods.

The county also aggregated 350 and 170 pets that stayed in evacuation centers. Evacuation orders have ended, and Pasco shelters have been closed, but Hudson's Hurricane Center in Hudson has been opened only to evacuees that require special support.

However, animal services were resumed on Friday, and some of the public transportation in Gopascular County has stopped operating west of the United States 19. -Erstable Spata

The Pasco Sheriff Office helped to evacuate more than 60 citizens from flooded houses in the Hudson region. PSO agency
Posted by Pasco Sheriff Office Wednesday, August 30, 2023

7:34 p.m. Some in Tampa rode out Idalia at bus stops

A homeless group said that he spent the night under the bath shelter while the tumper felt the influence of Hurricane Idaria. [Justin Garcia | Justin Garcia].

This afternoon, under the tw o-covered bus shelter in the downtown tampa, a wet cardboard lump scattered, and 12 homeless people gathered there.

They have survived Hurricane Idaria under the shelter on the E-Tyler Street and N Marion Street. From Tuesday night to Wednesday, some people tried to prevent the shelter's exposed side of the exposed side with cardboard, but did not work.

There were many reasons why I didn't go to the evacuation center in the county, but many people did not know that there was a shelter. Read the full text. - Justin Garcia

7:06 p.m. 200,000 without power in Florida

After the Hurricane Idalia, hundreds of thousands of florida residents have shown a power outage. According to the analysis of the Tampa Bay Times, the northern part of Florida and the Big Bend County have the highest power outage.

As of 6:30 pm, 97 % of Taylor County customers have landed in a power outage. According to Poweroutage. us data, the power outage rate was around 100 % in the nearby Swanny County, Madison County and Jefferson County. Thousands of power outages were a power outage in Tampa Bay, but much less than the directly hit county. Read the full tex t-Tegan Simonton

6:41 p.m. DeSantis: One possible death from Idalia

Governor Ron Desantis has announced that one may have died in Hurricane Idaria. The state police are investigating a fatal "traffic accident", which may be the first death associated with Arashi. "The death may be confirmed. It has not been confirmed yet." But the matter is in the hopper and under consideration.

According to Director Kevin Gasley of the Florida State State State State Bureau, the search and rescue squad has not yet found a dead in the house, and has no reports of missing people. According to Secretary Desantis and officials, residents seem to have followed evacuation orders.

Desanthis said that the aftermath of Idalia was different from the aftermath of last year's Hurricane Ian, which had about 150 dead, and police not received a kind of phone call this week. "The calls from people who have been full of water and panic have happened very early, and happened relatively early," Desantis said about Ian. "That's obviously welcome news.

The state soldiers and the State Transportation have removed all bridges in the stricken area in the state. Desantis said that 10 hospitals evacuated, but nine hospitals will resume medical treatment within 24 hours. -Lawrence Mauwa

6:28 p.m. In Shore Acres: ‘They have to replace everything’

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after the Hurricane Idaria of the St. Petersburg, the Shore Acars district was shown in the Shorekers area. [Jennifer Glenfield | Times]

Residents in the Shore Ahakers district of St. Peter's Berg are not unrelated to floods. Arashi remained more than 100 miles offshore, but in lowlands like Shore Achers, several feet flooded.

A few hours on Wednesday, firefighters evacuated people from a nearby house in the neighborhood using rescue boats. As the road was flooded, he struggled to extinguish the house fire at the Bayu Grande Bourvard NE. In the afternoon, after the tide of the bay, the rescue boat was drawn in, and the residents were busy investigating the damage.

Janesia Wallace is one of the firefighters rescued. At 6 am, water began to rush into her house, and by the sunrise, she entered her room. "We had water in a bathroom and bathroom bucket," said a 1 8-yea r-old. "I've been in the house before, but it was so expensive and nothing was terrible." Click here for full text and photos. -Hanna Kritfield and Jennifer Glenfield

6:08 p.m. In Weeki Wachee Gardens: ‘I thought things would be safe in there.’

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Steve Nap (54 years old, left) and his wife, Diana Knap (53, right), outside of his home along Ramada Street in the Wiki Gardens district of Spring Hill. , And your dog's minnie stands in the flood. The storm surge and the aftereffects of Hurricane Idalia caused a flood in several regions. [CHRIS URSO | Times]

Residents of the Wiki Wachy Garden's Community in Hernando County investigated the damage status of Wednesday after Hurricane Idalia and began to clean up. Diana and Mrs. Steve Naps have scratched water out of the hig h-floor tw o-story home on Ramada Street, with the height of the calf.

Balle and trash cans from nearby shor t-term rental properties were floating on the road, but the floods were pulled since the morning at high tide. The green and black snakes passed through the slurp, and quickly disappeared into the wetland grass. "I don't know where to start," said Diana Cup (53). "It's a big confusion." Click here for the full text and photos of the article. -Helen Freout

5:53 p.m. In Tampa Bay’s flooded Idalia aftermath, asking why

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Athens Street of Tarpon Springs, Florida flooded with a storm surge by Hurricane Idaria, floating in the water in front of the Costa Restaurant. (IVY CEBALLO/TAMPA Bay Times Via AP) [IVY CEBALLO | AP].

Every time I get into the cursed joint procedure of Hurricane, I can't get the answer. Why was Tampa Bay escaped more than other areas? Why are we living a life that can be evacuated quickly while feeling the changing seasons? Why do you experience a drama to leave home, even if you've never lost in your life?

The coastal residents are trying to dry their houses and rebuild their business. Overall, Tampa Bay was blessed with good luck. I know that other areas are not. This flood makes the confusion that will cause a closer blow to the pain. But I don't know when, how, and why. Click here for the full text of the colum n-Stephanie Hayes

5:38 p.m. Flooding makes fighting fire difficult in St. Pete

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, a house along the Bayu Grande Bourvard NE in the Shore Airs district of St. Peter's Berg is burning. St. Peter's Berg Fire Corps went to the house by boat, rescued residents at home, and returned to fire extinguishing. [St. Peters Burg Fire Corps]

On Wednesday morning, the fire brigade rescued the landlord from the burning house of Shore Achers, and then extinguished the fire, but the first challenge was to reach the flooded house.

According to the news release of St. Peter's Berg, a resident of the house in Bayu Grande Bourvard NE noticed a fire and sought help around 9:45 am. By that time, the flood by Hurricane Idalia swallowed the neighborhood and surrounded the house. Read the full tex t-Tony Marelo

5:33 p.m. No injuries to inmates or staff at prisons

According to the Department of Corrections, no injuries from the hurricane were reported among Florida inmates or correctional staff. About 4, 000 inmates were evacuated to other facilities out of the storm's path. The department said it was still assessing damage to the facilities, but all have power or generators running.

Many of the state's prisons are in the state's Panhandle and Big Bend regions. After Hurricane Michael, the state prison system struggled with damage to its facilities. That damage forced 5, 000 inmates to move to other facilities around the state and nearly 300 correctional staff members to leave their jobs. - Romy Ellenbogen

5:23 p.m. Pinellas schools reopen Thursday

Pinellas County schools reopened Thursday, including after-school events. County officials said they understand some areas of the county are still prone to flooding and urged families to stay aware of the situation and act with safety first. "Students who are absent due to weather-related circumstances will be counted as absent," the district said. Pasco and Hillsborough County schools also announced they would reopen Thursday. Read full story - Jeff Solochek

5:14 p.m. Beach access restored in Pinellas County

The Clearwater Police Department released an image of floating chairs in the street to highlight why access to beaches and barrier islands was restricted during flooding in the city early Wednesday, August 30. [Clearwater Police]

Access to all barrier islands along the Pinellas County coast has been reopened to residents and the public without restrictions as of 5 p. m., Pinellas Sheriff's deputies said. This includes the Memorial Causeway Bridge, and the City of Clearwater announced that resident and tourist access to Clearwater Beach has been restored. Public Works crews began clearing debris and sand from roads in the early afternoon. Read full story - Tony Marrero and Tracy McManus

@clearwaterfire lifeguard tower 3 is struggling a bit after #Idalia on Clearwater Beach. pic. twitter. com/IdoE0uRRwK
- Clearwater Police (@myclearwaterPD) August 30, 2023

5:08 p.m. No more surge warning, no more Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia was downgraded to a tropical storm late Wednesday. [TNS]

The National Hurricane Center's 5 p. m. forecast indicated the Tampa Bay area was not experiencing storm surge and no storm surge warnings had been issued. Hurricane Idalia is also no longer a hurricane, with sustained winds of 70 mph, below the 74 mph threshold for a Category 1 hurricane. Read the full story - Jack Prater

4:58 p.m. USF: St. Pete campus closed, Tampa will open

South Florida University St. Peter's Berg Campus will be closed on Thursday. The campus will resume on Friday. USF Tampa Campus, USF Health (including downtown), Sarasota Manati will resume on Thursday. Classes at Mote Marine Research Institute are closed on Thursday. -Divia Kumar

4:47 p.m. Hillsborough and Pasco schools open Thursday

The school in Hills Bolo County resumes on Thursday. "If the shelter is removed this afternoon, the maintenance team will clean and disinfect the school. If you cannot go to school due to damage to your home, flood, road closure, etc., parents will contact each school in the morning. You need to put it in.

Schools in Pasco County will also resume on Thursday. "All schools have been holding up during the storm," said Cart Browning. The floods on the west of the United States National Route 19 seemed to be drawn, and the bus has become able to go back and forth to school. What is more worrisome is students and staff who cannot go to school due to the storm. "We will cooperate with the affected people," said Browning, saying that he would be exempted. Read the full tex t-Jeff Solo Chek

4:43 p.m. Watching evacuations in Shore Acres

On the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the rescued St. Petersburg rescued by the Shore Acher by the Centopettersburg fire brigade. [Jennifer Glenfield | Times]

At the Shore Airs at the end of the flood, Scott Straun (65 years old) spent the day by witnessing a lowland neighbor from NE, where his house is located.

"It's a parade of people who leave the house. Proud people take their children. It's the best in the last 50 years," he said. "Everybody in the neighborhood is saying the same thing, and is crying in the house.

Water has risen to the lawn of the house in Straun. The generator does not move. The power outage continues. But Straun is lucky about himself. "I can replace what's in the refrigerator." These people have to replace everything.

4:30 p.m. Hillsborough evacuees cleared to return, courts will reopen

Hills ru g-gun will cancel the forced evacuation order at 5:00 pm. As Hurricane Idaria approached, the county ordered all residents living in lowlands along the coast and residents in mobile and manufactured houses. < SPAN> South Florida University St. Peter's Burg Campus will be closed on Thursday. The campus will resume on Friday. USF Tampa Campus, USF Health (including downtown), Sarasota Manati will resume on Thursday. Classes at Mote Marine Research Institute are closed on Thursday. -Divia Kumar

4:15 p.m. Biden says he’s working with DeSantis

On the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the rescued St. Petersburg rescued by the Shore Acher by the Centopettersburg fire brigade. [Jennifer Glenfield | Times]

4:07 p.m. Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopens

At the Shore Airs at the end of the flood, Scott Straun (65 years old) spent the day by witnessing a lowland neighbor from NE, where his house is located.

4 p.m. Hernando schools resume Thursday, some colleges remain closed

Hills ru g-gun will cancel the forced evacuation order at 5:00 pm. As Hurricane Idaria approached, the county ordered all residents living in lowlands along the coast and residents in mobile and manufactured houses. South Florida University St. Peter's Berg Campus will be closed on Thursday. The campus will resume on Friday. USF Tampa Campus, USF Health (including downtown), Sarasota Manati will resume on Thursday. Classes at Mote Marine Research Institute are closed on Thursday. -Divia Kumar

3:58 p.m. Emergency room opens its doors again

Schools in Pasco County will also resume on Thursday. "All schools have been holding up during the storm," said Cart Browning. The floods on the west of the United States National Route 19 seemed to be drawn, and the bus has become able to go back and forth to school. I'm more worried about students and staff who can't go to school due to the storm. "We will cooperate with the affected people," said Browning, saying that he would be exempted. Read the full tex t-Jeff Solo Chek

3:56 p.m. Courtney Campbell Causeway fully open

On the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the rescued St. Petersburg rescued by the Shore Acher by the Centopettersburg fire brigade. [Jennifer Glenfield | Times]

3:44 p.m. Transit to resume Thursday

At the Shore Airs at the end of the flood, Scott Straun (65 years old) spent the day by witnessing a lowland neighbor from NE, where his house is located.

The county is calling on residents to avoid the fallen wires without passing through obstacles or standing water. The county states in the news release, saying that some traffic lights may not work. The court of Hills Boro County will be resumed on Thursday. Read the full tex t-C. T. Bohen and Dan Sullivan

3:30 p.m. Feeling fortunate in Tampa

On October 5, 2022, Fisherman's Pass in Fort Myers, Florida, Ron Desantis, President Jill Biden, and President Joe Biden, who walked to meet local residents influenced by Hurricane Ian. [Olivier Durier | Getty Image North America]

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden praised the work of state officials, including emergency respondents who deal with the influence of the Hurricane Idalia and Governor Ron Desantis in Florida. With the Democratic President Ron Desantis, the President of the 2024, the President of the Republican Party, aside from the recovery work after last year's Hurricane Ian, led politics to focus on the protection of the florida residents. He said. Click here for details

3:23 p.m. Aerial footage of Hillsborough flooding

Florida Highway Patrol has resumed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, but the fishing pier and rest areas along the bridge remain closed until the notification. The Skyway is closed every time the wind reaches 40 miles / h.

Hernand o-gun schools will resume on Thursday. The county may be delayed by bus transfer, and may not be available along the coastal area. "Students affected by the coastal flood will be absent from attendance," said the ward.
The campus of the Pasco Hernand State College will be closed on Thursday for recovery work, and classes will be closed. Normal work will be resumed on Friday.

3:17 p.m. Colleges begin to announce reopenings

Centro university will resume classes on Thursday on all campuses except Georgia's Savanna. Campuses, online, and educational centers such as tampas, mcDils, keywests, etc. will be opened.

The Jackson Building Campus at Nova South Eastern University will continue to be closed. The university's tampa, Orlando, and Fort Myers Campus will resume on Thursday. The victim or staff will contact the person in charge or boss of the program to decide on the next step. -Jeffrey S. Solo Chek, Divia Kumar

The emergency outpatient outpatient of Advent Health Health Nodinasu Hospital will resume normal work today at 7:00 pm. -Encrist fur Odonell

3:12 p.m. Picking up the pieces in Tarpon Springs

According to Clear Water Police's social media posting, the east lane of Courtney Campbell Causeway has resumed. The west lane has already opened. -Tony Marelo

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) returns to normal operation on weekdays from Thursday, but some stools may be delayed due to the possibility of staff level and road detour.

The tram on the TECO line runs from 7:00 am to 11 pm. The retail sales window of the HART transit center will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and customer service will be available from 5:00 am to 9 pm on Thursday.

Inquiries and reservations are up to 813-254-4278.

3:10 p.m. Storm surge receding from Clearwater Beach

In Pasco, GOPASCO bus service will resume on Thursday as long as road conditions allow. Free all day on Thursday. Normal fare will be resumed on Friday.

Pinasu San Course Transit Authority will also resume services on Thursday. -C. T. Boen

Rodney Rodriguez cleaned the rubble launched from the River Hills Bolo at his house in Ridgewood Park, just north of the downtown tumper. His son said that the red ants that bite their ankles were the worst part of cleaning, but were very lucky.

"It's completely different from watching on TV. It's just a little cleaning and it's not a big deal," said Rodney Rodriguez II. Dog Lila was monitoring from the roadway. Early in the morning of the day, it was estimated that the river water had risen about 20 feet (about 1. 5 meters) from the embankment, but was pulled after noon. -Sue Carlton

Hills Bolo County Sheriff Chad Cronister posted a video of the aerially taken aerial shot to X, which was previously known as Twitter. The dramatic inundation of the tumper bayshore Bluebird district is reflected.

Aviation video of the damage survey of the early morning today. pic. twitter. com/zmozzauzoy

3:05 p.m. Howard Frankland Bridge reopens

-Chad Kronister (@chadchronister) August 30, 2023

3 p.m. Afternoon forecast: Tampa Bay storm surge has passed

The Hills Boro Community College will resume campus on Thursday. Florida University will resume campus on Thursday.

The University of Tampa is scheduled to resume at noon on Thursday, but it cannot be resumed until the forced evacuation order of Hills Bowl County is lifted. The official latest information is announced here. South Florida University is also scheduled to resume on Thursday, but the official announcement will be made here late on Wednesday. -Divia Kumar

A Greek flag floats in the water in front of Costa restaurant as the storm surge from Hurricane Idalia floods Athens Street in Tarpon Springs, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. [IVY CEBALLO | The Times]

The owner of Sponge Diver Supply deals with the storm surge from Hurricane Idalia in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times via AP) [IVY CEBALLO | AP].

At least 2 feet of water blocked roads and flooded homes and businesses in parts of Tarpon Springs.

At Catherine's Linens & Gifts, several inches of water covered the floors. At Chalkis Mediterranean Market, packages of noodles were floating.

Selena Dunn, 34, used two cups to scoop water out of the crumpled carpet in her bedroom. That morning, she said, her family's home was ankle-deep in floodwaters. Read more from our team's dispatches. - Sam Ogozalek and Ivy Ceballo

2:50 p.m. Update on health care facility evacuations

The storm surge had subsided enough in parts of Clearwater Beach on Wednesday afternoon that city crews went out with front-end loaders, dump trucks and street sweepers to begin removing sand and debris from the roads.

Earlier that day, at the peak of Hurricane Idalia's impact, water rose 4 to 6 feet in parts of the beach, said Jevon Graham, emergency management director for the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department.

In the city's initial assessment, around dawn, Graham said, crews could only get as far as the roundabout near the beach's entrance, where they could wait for the water to subside. But by the afternoon, the beach was accessible enough for the public works department to begin removing debris and fallen trees and to scoop sand from the sidewalks and roadways. Because sustained winds were under 40 mph, Graham said, damage was less than it would have been if stronger gusts had come.

2:24 p.m. Will Tampa Bay schools reopen Thursday?

"We were very fortunate in the sense that we didn't have any really strong winds," Graham said.

As of Wednesday afternoon, some low-lying areas on South Beach and residential North Beach were still flooded, and the storm surge was still around 3 feet, Graham said.

The Memorial Causeway Bridge remains closed to visitors and residents, and its reopening will be coordinated with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. - Tracy McManus

2:09 p.m. Damage in Pasco County

The Howard Frankland Bridge, which had been closed, reopened in both directions Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's the latest on bridge closures. - Jack Prater

According to the National Meteorological Bureau, the storm surge has passed, but the Tampa Bay area is still "higher than usual."

However, the storm surge warning remains issued.

Rodney Win, a forecaster of the National Meteorological Bay Bay Office, said that the area had already reached the worst of Arashi.

"The water level is beginning to fall." Win said.

According to updates at 2:00 pm, Hurricane Idalia is 10 miles nort h-northwest of Whakross, Georgia and about 100 miles southwest westwest of the Savanna.

The maximum wind speed of the storm has steadily weakened since landing, and as of 2:00 pm, it is 75 miles per hour, equivalent to category 1. Idaria is rapidly proceeding northeast at about 20 miles per hour.

-Jack Plaratar

As of Wednesday afternoon, 95 medical facilities, including nursing homes, welfare facilities, and hospitals, have reported to the Florida State Medical Management Bureau for evacuation. Bailey Smith, a spokesman, said that some of the sel f-reported facilities may have chosen not to evacuate due to the movement of Idalia.

1:58 p.m. Video shows flooding around Tampa Bay

The staff of the agency has contacted medical facilities in the stricken area, obtaining the latest information on the status of the generator, and the staff will also visit the affected areas to conduct a health survey. Was described.

1:54 p.m. Tampa mayor surveys impact

-Romy Ellenbogen

Each area considers several factors before the announcement. I will explain in this article.

-Jeffrey S. Solo Chek

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Hudson, a 3 4-yea r-old, runs on a sid e-b y-b y-side car on the flooded road in the sea lunch area on the Hudson area. [Times (2023)

Brian Muckerty, 55, moved to the Sea Lunch on the Gulf community two months ago. He chose a quiet Hudson community with the canal to live near a daughter who recently moved to Springhill.

He didn't think he would stay so short.

"On Wednesday afternoon, McCuraty said, after at least one foot (about 1. 5 meters) due to a storm, then McCuraty said," You need to be new. "

1:49 p.m. An artistic moment in Gulfport

McCarti and his wife evacuated to her daughter's house on Tuesday before the storm.

"I took the generator, took my dog and escaped from here," he said.

On Wednesday morning, he noticed that the door did not open.

Early on Wednesday, the storm surge and high tide from Idalia overlapped, and the road was flooded. McCarti helped with his friend Juston Keller (34 years old) to fix his neighbor's boat (2 4-foot deck boat) that was washed away during the storm.

"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."

1:30 p.m. Downed tree at the Governor’s Mansion

-Helen Freout

The videos of the Tampa Bay Times are captured by images of unpolished roads and flooded nearby areas.

Mayor Jane Caster went out of an emergency operation center in the tumper on Wednesday afternoon to investigate the effects of Idalia.

"The worst situation has gone," she said from the black Sabban passenger seat.

Beyond the windshield, a city that escaped from a large hurricane was once again spread.

The tide was full and the air remained thick, but the blue sky was starting to see the clouds.

The caster opened the mobile phone and clicked on the weather forecast app. She read that seawater would be pulled soon.

-Olivian George

After the flood by Hurricane Idaria, Nicholas Holman (29) paints in the Gulfoport Eazel. [Lane Degregory | Times]

1:15 p.m. Dramatic drone video from Big Bend

Gulf Por t-Nicholas Holman (29), just before the high tide, walked towards the beach to see how far it could be. In the 30th Avenue S, 3 blocks from Bokashiega Bay, the police blocked the beach main street in the flood.

Holman took off the sneakers and put the ears to the historic casino, taking water to the ankle. He wanted to draw the aftermath of the hurricane.

"I like the contrast of nature and the building. Build something in a place that should not be and observe what will happen.

Holman had previously lived in Galf Port, but moved to St. Louis a few years ago. He visited a friend on Monday and returned. "For me, this is like a stamp of time."

-Rane Degregory

1:10 p.m. What to do if your home floods

Talahasie escaped relatively intact from Hurricane Idalia, and workers immediately restored the capital of the capital. Except for several fallen trees, including the Governor's House, the effects of the hurricane seemed to be as concerns of the authorities. < SPAN> Early in the morning on Wednesday, the storm surge and high tide from Idalia overlapped, and the road was flooded. McCarti helped with his friend Juston Keller (34 years old) to fix his neighbor's boat (2 4-foot deck boat) that was washed away during the storm.

"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."

-Helen Freout

1:05 p.m. Number of deaths uncertain

The videos of the Tampa Bay Times are captured by images of unpolished roads and flooded nearby areas.

Mayor Jane Caster went out of an emergency operation center in the tumper on Wednesday afternoon to investigate the effects of Idalia.

"The worst situation has gone," she said from the black Sabban passenger seat.

Beyond the windshield, a city that escaped from a large hurricane was once again spread.

The tide was full and the air remained thick, but the blue sky was starting to see the clouds.

1:02 p.m. Tampa International Airport to reopen

-Olivian George

After the flood by Hurricane Idaria, Nicholas Holman (29) paints in the Gulfoport Eazel. [Lane Degregory | Times]

Gulf Por t-On Wednesday after the high tide, Nicholas Holman, 29, walked towards the beach to see how far it could be. In the 30th Avenue S, 3 blocks from Bokashiega Bay, the police blocked the beach main street in the flood.

1 p.m. Hillsborough road closures update

Holman took off the sneakers and put the ears to the historic casino, taking water to the ankle. He wanted to draw the aftermath of the hurricane.

"I like the contrast of nature and the building. Build something in a place that should not be and observe what will happen.
Holman had previously lived in Galf Port, but moved to St. Louis a few years ago. He visited a friend on Monday and returned. "For me, this is like a stamp of time."
-Rane Degregory
Talahasie escaped relatively intact from Hurricane Idalia, and workers immediately restored the capital of the capital. Except for several fallen trees, including the Governor's House, the effects of the hurricane seemed to be as concerns of the authorities. Early on Wednesday, the storm surge and high tide from Idalia overlapped, and the road was flooded. McCarti helped with his friend Juston Keller (34 years old) to fix his neighbor's boat (2 4-foot deck boat) that was washed away during the storm.
"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."
-Helen Freout
The videos of the Tampa Bay Times are captured by images of unpolished roads and flooded nearby areas.
Mayor Jane Caster went out of an emergency operation center of the tampa on Wednesday afternoon to investigate the effects of Idalia.
"The worst situation has gone," she said from the black Sabban passenger seat.
Beyond the windshield, a city that escaped from a large hurricane was once again spread.

12:57 p.m. The status of storm surge in Tampa Bay

The tide was full and the air remained thick, but the blue sky was starting to see the clouds.

The caster opened the mobile phone and clicked on the weather forecast app. She read that seawater would be pulled soon.

-Olivian George

12:50 p.m. The scene near landfall

After the flood by Hurricane Idaria, Nicholas Holman (29) paints in the Gulfoport Eazel. [Lane Degregory | Times]

Holman took off the sneakers and put the ears to the historic casino, taking water to the ankle. He wanted to draw the aftermath of the hurricane.

"I like the contrast of nature and the building. Build something in a place that should not be and observe what will happen.

12:45 p.m. Pasco’s flood waters came fast

Holman had previously lived in Galf Port, but moved to St. Louis a few years ago. He visited a friend on Monday and returned. "For me, this is like a stamp of time."

-Rane Degregory

12:40 p.m. Worst may be yet to come along Alafia River

Mrs. Casey Desantis posted to X, who was previously known as Twitter that a 10 0-yea r-old oak tree had fallen in a mansion when her and three children were at home.

Mason, Madison, Mammy and I were at home, but fortunately no one was injured, "she wrote.

12:31 p.m. Historical context in Oldsmar

The 10 0-yea r-old oak tree fell to the Governor's House of Government in Tarahasi e-Mason, Madison, Mamy, and I was at home, but fortunately no one was injured.

Our prayer is with all the people influenced by the storm. pic. twitter. com/l6moe8wnmc

-Casey Desantis (@caseydesantis) August 30, 2023

According to the Talahase Demonscrat, 44, 000 customers had a power outage on Wednesday morning, but city power companies immediately restored their power. The Authorities were afraid of the worst because Talahasie City had never invaded the apalachi bay in the observation history. Hurricane Idalia took a course east of Talahasie, and a gust of heavy rain and 53 miles per hour was observed at 9 am on Wednesday. Arashi left a cool weather of 77 degrees.

-Lawrence Mauwa

The first drone photograph of Horseshoe Beach in Florida's Big Bend area indicates that it is flooded with water. [Max Chesnes, Max Chesnes | Times]

Horse Shoe Beac h-Times, Max Chestness, a reporter in the Horse Shoe Beach (along the coast of the gainsville) after Hurricane Idalia passed in a bulldozer, with a drone for the first time. Please see here.

12:24 p.m. Stay out of floodwaters if possible

And I would like you to hear how the residents in this area are already starting a tough job of cleaning up the aftermath of the storm. Residents in Dixie County immediately contacted their neighbors and told the news:

"Rick, David. The roof is falling from the trailer.

-Max Chessness and Kirby Wilson

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the residents of the Twin City Mobile Home Park, a manufacturing housing community in Flood Zone A, are moving in high waves and nearby. [Times (2023]

12:01 p.m. Feeling fortunate in a Pass-a-Grille apartment

The housing owner in the Tampa Bay area faces a catastrophic flood by the hurricane "Idalia". The storm surge reaches 4 feet (about 1. 5 meters), and the water level may rise further with the pillar in the afternoon.

If your home is flooded, be sure to turn off the power, dry the house right now, and contact the insurance company. For more information, see this guide.

-Rebecca Liveson

TALLAHASSE E-A few hours after the eye of Idalia passed Florida, Governor Ron Desantis said that no one had been identified.

According to Director Kevin Gasley, director of the Florida Emergency Management Bureau, the Florida authorities confirmed that about 100 people stayed in the forced evacuation area of Levy County and about 50 in Taylor County. Gasley is convinced that more people are staying, but the number has been confirmed by the state and local law execution agencies to the local door. Gasley says the search rescue squad is deployed, but it may take longer to search than Hurricane Ian.

Unlike Fort Myers, the Big Bend area in Florida is more rural, so the houses are far away and there are many obstacles on the roads. Gasley says Perry in Taylor County was the most damaged. There were some houses where fire and roofs had fallen.

In Florida, about 250, 000 units have a power outage, most affected by Desantis. Approximately 262, 000 houses have a power outage, but then recovered.

"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."

11:59 a.m. Tampa officials: expect surge to worsen with high tide

-Romy Ellenbogen

Tampa International Airport announced on Wednesday afternoon that only arrival flights will resume. We plan to return to complete operations early in Thursday.

Meanwhile, other airports managed by the Hills Boro County Aviation Bureau will be closed until Thursday. Peter O. Night Airport in the Davis Islands is "considerable flooding" and a press release.

-Bernadet Berdichosky

The Hills rugge d-county road closes due to Hurricane "Idalia". They are as follows:

In Brandon's Providence Run Boulevard and Redbridge Drive, trees block the road.

Park Drive at McMalen Road in the River View District

He didn't think he would stay so short.

11:54 a.m. A scene from Redington Shore

River View Drive

U. S. 41 between Big Bend Road and Ohio Street

No. 50 and Madison Avenue

Sheldon Road and Moore Road

Gulf City Road

19th Avenue is closed at Ruskin's 14th Street N. W.

Between Causeway Bruvard and 47th Street

The storm surge seems to be decreasing through Wednesday morning, as the floods will soon subside.

-Langston Taylor and Tegan Simonton

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Taylor County in the Big Bend area, the storm surge from Hurricane Idalia continues on the West Coast of Florida, and the 2 2-yea r-old Captain Zack Bankly, the Stein Hatchy River (River River ( Left) and maintenance worker Oscar Garcia (52) are checking the rental cottage of Seahag Marina. [Douglas R. Clifford | Times]

11:50 a.m. Tampa Bay remains under storm surge warning

Stein Hatch y-Daniel Dicato went through the flood to the point where it could be truck.

The Stein Hatchy River had a few hours after Hurricane Idaria flushed the Big Bend into its inland.

"I have never seen such expensive water," said Dicato, a 5 4-yea r-old.

-The T-T. Samumpson and Douglas R. R. Clifford

The early morning flood on Wednesday was a rude morning call for some Hudson residents, who decided to confront Hurricane Idaria from home.

11:43 a.m. How to report property damage in Hillsborough

-Ian Hodzison

Pam Marshall has lived in his home near the Arafia River since 2010.

The storm surge of the Hurricane "Idalia" leaked the riverbank, the road was closed, and safe houses were usually flooded.

-Encrist fur Odonell

Jerry Biverland, a former mayor of All's and the founder of the Allow's History Association, was the most severely damaged Hurricane to the Tampa Road, about one mile from the Old Tampa Bay in 1921. I am convinced that it is inundation.

"If the history is not true, I will make it true," said 8 8-yea r-old. "But this is true."

11:18 a.m. Hillsborough authorities block intersections in the Town ‘N Country community

Since moving near the shore drive in 1966, the worst damage he had seen was in Hurricane Elena in 1985, about half a mileste to St. Peter's Burg Drive. Hurricane Idalia is the second worst in his witnesses. The water in the bay usually stops right next to the mangrove, but today it spread about 50 yards, like a sheet across R. E. All's Park and Shore Drive.

The water remained until 11:00 am, but about two blocks were pulled to the bay over there, and people could walk to the pier in the park.

The Tampa Bay Times spoke to about 12 people in the park or nearby. No one had heard the great damage caused by Arashi. However, every time a big storm comes, it is expected that the flood will be hit.

"It's the worst," Keith Kunus (48) says. He has lived in a house where his grandmother has lived for 40 years, opposite the park. "But I think it will be worse someday."

-Paul Goodzo

If you are in an area where the flood is occurring, it is best not to get closer to water.

11:14 a.m. Fatal crash in Pasco amid storm conditions

Floods are dangerous for many reasons and may contain something that can harm our health. "I don't know exactly what flood water is included in flood water," the Diseases Prevention Center warned in the process of dealing with the flood after disasters and emergencies.

According to the CDC, such things include excrement of humans and animals, home waste containing dangerous chemicals, rats and snakes and lost animals such as rats and snakes. It is known that fire ants float in a group.

-Michel Stark

The 5 4-yea r-old Mary Lanion and the neighbors of Bali Apartment in Pass A Grill woke up all night and survived the storm together. Their tw o-story apartments were built in 1950 and between Mexico Bay and Inter Coast Waterway.

11:08 a.m. Rescues happening in Shore Acres

The first floor of her apartment was not flooded and electricity passed, but the sewer could no longer be used overnight, so I had to go to a friend's house to take a shower and use a toilet.

"I got the sandbags. I can do that, and I'm happy that everyone can get together," she said.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, when the tide was filled, the Gulf Water had come to the seawall, but it was not enough to flood the beac h-side road.

"This was an abnormal storm." All the floods so far are on the intercost side. "

All stores along the 8th Avenue are all right. Intercoust's red, white, blue and work restaurants are all flooded.

"We said again, we were very lucky," Lanion said.

-Rane Degregory

11:05 a.m. Some areas of St. Pete faring better than others

Tampa authorities have warned residents to leave the road, as the storm surge of Hurricane Idaria is expected to deteriorate during the peak on Wednesday afternoon.

At a press conference at 11:30 am, Mayor Jane Caster said, "Thankfully, our community hasn't caused significant damage." But the tide is still full. "

10:59 a.m. Idalia leaves St. Pete roads impassable and neighborhoods flooded

Officials said that rescucrousu had to help a car that jumped out of the water clogged road.

According to Adam Smith Police, the Tampa Police uses a hig h-altitude work vehicle to pick up Davis General Hospital on Davis Island.

The city drone team continues to investigate roads and drainage. On the other hand, the mayor has a bright expression.

"Tampa will start open at 8:00 am tomorrow."

10:51 a.m. In St. Pete Beach, floodwater remains

-Olivian George

At Laddington Shears, Rob She was anticipated that most of his nearby floods at the Beach Front would come from nearby Mexico.

But earlier this morning, Shuse and his neighbor were surprised that water from Intercostal had a greater threat.

The first storm surge came around 1:30 am and said that he met water in Mexico about three hours later.

"Our beach has a very expensive dunes, so we have been able to control the Gul f-stream," said the showwar on Wednesday morning.

Nevertheless, he said that since he moved from Chicago 10 years ago to this area, this time has been hit by the most intense storm. Last year, when Hurricane Ian approached, she said that his neighborhood had become a "ghost town."

Everyone evacuated to the hill.

"It was almost like a social experiment." Everyone remained. "

His house was a on e-story bungalow, built in the 1950s, but was not damaged.

10:46 a.m. Tampa International Airport not heavily damaged

"It's just about 5 cm in water in the garage. But let's see what the tide is full."

10:41 a.m. Hillsborough officials urge those near Alafia River to leave

The Hurricane warning was reduced to a tropical storm warning from the center of the long boat key to the Swanny River (including the Tampa Bay) and the renewal of the National Hurricane Center at 11:00 am.

Most of the West Coast of Florida, including the Tampa Bay, remains a storm surge alarm.

The level of the storm surge expected in the tampa bay has also dropped slightly, and the forecast is currently expected to have 3 to 5 feet locally.

Hurricane Idaria's power has weakened since landing, and as of 11:00 am, the maximum wind speed is about 90 miles per hour. The storm area is about 20 miles sout h-southwest in Baldosta, Georgia, and about 165 miles southwest of the savanna. Hurrican e-like winds are 25 miles from the center of Idalia, and strong winds like tropical storms are 230 miles.

-Michaela Marigan

In Hills Boro, the owner of the property damaged by Hurricane Idaria can report damage online to the office of Hills Bolo County Bob Henryx.

"I understand that many citizens have been damaged by Hurricane Idalia." We report that they are damaged to their property and they repair and exchange them to their property. Henryes has released a news release, in order to ensure that the state law can guarantee that they can receive all tax protection. "

Real estate owners can report online real estate damage from https: //dmz. hcpafl. org/storm/.

10:34 a.m. Tampa Electric Company warns of scammers

The owner of the property needs to record damage in photos and other records.

The Henriquez office confirms all the damage reports and adjusts the asset value of the service as needed if possible.

The adjustment is reflected in the 2024 tax payment letter. The online report system is already available. From Thursday, calls for physical damage will be accepted by telephone (813-272-6100). Also, from 9 am to 4 pm on Thursday, www. hcpafl. org.

Hills Rollo Corporation's deputy, District, has blocked some intersections across the Hillsboro Avenue in the Town Country Community along the Rocky Creek, which flows into the Old Tampa Bay. The road overflowed on the road and the road overflowed on the road.

Volunteers for mutual aid disaster rescue descended on the locky creek drive in a kayak and checked the welfare of elderly residents.

On the other hand, small groups gathered and saw trucks and cars rushing on the flooded street.

10:16 a.m. At Pass-a-Grille apartment complex, saltwater seeps in

"People are crazy," said a man with his name, recorded on a video on the video.

However, nearby was running on a trail of Town and Country Greenway with no twigs.

-Jeffrey S. Solo Chek

Spring Hill's 4 0-yea r-old man died in a car accident today in the bad weather of Hurricane Idaria in East Pasco County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man, whose identity has not been released, was driving a Ford Ranger east on Saint Joe Road at 6:15 a. m. when he lost control, went off the road and struck a tree.

He died at the scene.

The Highway Patrol said the accident occurred east of Interstate 75.

A St. Petersburg resident is rescued from a home in Shore Acres by St. Petersburg firefighters on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. [Jennifer Glenfield | The Times]

St. Petersburg firefighters began rescuing people from flooded homes in Shore Acres by mid-morning.

Water began flooding Janecia Wallace's home at 6 a. m., and by sunrise the water was reaching her room.

"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."

10:06 a.m. In Tampa, residents survey aftermath

The St. Petersburg Fire Department arrived and carried her, along with nine other Shore Acres residents, to safety just across the bridge that connects to the neighborhood.

By 10:30 a. m., she was standing on the side of the road with her two younger siblings and a cousin, waiting for their grandmother to pick them up. Other evacuees piled into St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation vehicles and headed to higher ground.

- Hannah Critchfield

For those traveling along 28th Street between Central Avenue and 54th Avenue N, there were few signs of the storm. In contrast to the city's downtown, there was no standing water along this stretch of road, no downed branches blocking neighborhood roads.

People wore raincoats and walked their dogs. Some stopped for gas or coffee. Bikers cautiously returned to the bike lane, blaring music from their Bluetooth speakers.

- Lauren Peace

A man paddles down Coffee Pot Boulevard, passing a black sedan through the water in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. [Jennifer Glenfield | The Times]

St. Petersburg was hit by flooding in low-lying areas of the city Wednesday morning, as powerful Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, making popular roads and sidewalks lining the bay impassable.

People with dogs and children appeared to investigate the damage. Approximately two feet water has fallen into the rain boots of Snell Isle residents. Paddle Border went along high waves along the coffee pot Bullvard and took a picture of a submerged silver Lexus. Click here for more

-Hanna Kritfield and Jennifer Glenfield

9:54 a.m. C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Facility evacuated ahead of storm

At the centit beach's Collie Causeway, a part of Boka Siega Drive and blind pass load continued around 10:00 am.

Many houses in the area seemed to be flooded, and the water level was approaching the road, in some cases, just ahead of the entrance porch. On the street, there were almost no traffic, except for a small number of press and emergency vehicles.

Several inhabitants who chose not to evacuate, walked around the calf, and investigated the surroundings.

Mason, Madison, Mammy and I were at home, but fortunately no one was injured, "she wrote.

9:50 a.m. In New Port Richey, people hope for luck but wait and see

"Josh Gomos (32 years old) added that home had no flooding or power outage.

Near the Treasure Island Caddy's Caddy's, 5-6 feet waves hit the coast as the tide rushed. There was no one on the beach, except for a few tourists looking at the sight.

Antonio Silva (54 years old) and his cousin, Maria Christina Silva, decided to survive a storm in a treasure island villa, who was in the town with his family from Maryland. Maria Christina Silva was a headband of the American flag, but she loved Florida and said she wouldn't shorten her trip.

"I told them, we can tell people that we were in the middle of the hurricane!"

9:45 a.m. Mobile home park in Port Richey got lucky

The Airport said in a news announcement on Wednesday morning that the Tampa International Airport had no major damage caused by the Hurricane "Idalia". Tampa International Airport said that it could announce the resumption time in the morning.

-Bernadet Berdichosky < SPAN> People with dogs and children appeared to investigate the damage. Approximately two feet water has fallen into the rain boots of Snell Isle residents. Paddle Border went along high waves along the coffee pot Bullvard and took a picture of a submerged silver Lexus. Click here for more

-Hanna Kritfield and Jennifer Glenfield

"I thought it was a normal thunderstorm," said Keller. "Until around 6 am, we were only attacked by the high tide."

9:32 a.m. In Tarpon Springs, people assess damage

Several inhabitants who chose not to evacuate, walked around the calf, and investigated the surroundings.

In the corner of blind pass road and 86th street, Lily Gomos (11 years old) uses a temporary waterway, rowing on a paddle board carrying French Bul Dog Lakai, and his father is nearby. I was watching.

"Josh Gomos (32 years old) added that home had no flooding or power outage.

9:17 a.m. In St. Pete, people with flooded homes hope rain doesn’t continue

"I told them, we can tell people that we were in the middle of the hurricane!"

-Helen Freon and Chris Urso

-Bernadet Berdichosky dogs and people with children have appeared to investigate the damage. Approximately two feet water has fallen into the rain boots of Snell Isle residents. Paddle Border went along high waves along the coffee pot Bullvard and took a picture of a submerged silver Lexus. Click here for more

-Hanna Kritfield and Jennifer Glenfield

Boca Siega Drive and Blind Pass Road were flooded around 10 am, across the Collie Causeway of Central Beach.

Several inhabitants who chose not to evacuate, walked around the calf, and investigated the surroundings.

"Josh Gomos (32 years old) added that home had no flooding or power outage.

8:57 a.m. In Gulfport many businesses appear spared so far

Near the Treasure Island Caddy's Caddy's, 5-6 feet waves hit the coast as the tide rushed. There was no one on the beach, except for a few tourists looking at the sight.

Antonio Silva (54 years old) and his cousin, Maria Christina Silva, decided to survive a storm in a treasure island villa, who was in a town with family visits from Maryland. Maria Christina Silva was a headband of the American flag, but she loved Florida and said she wouldn't shorten her trip.

"I told them, we can tell people that we were in the middle of the hurricane!"

-Helen Freon and Chris Urso

-Bernadet Berdichosky

It's not too late to evacuate your home in Hillsborough County, emergency management officials stressed Wednesday morning.

Tim Dudley, emergency management director, urged residents near the Alafia River to seek higher ground and said those who have already evacuated should stay there.

"This storm is not over yet. If you live near the Alafia River, please evacuate: Get to a safe location immediately. Water levels will continue to rise throughout the day."

8:51 a.m. Photo shows flooding in St. Pete

It is expected to continue rising.

8:47 a.m. See Idalia flooding around Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning

The greatest threat from river flooding will be areas along the Alafia River from the mouth of Tampa Bay eastward through Bell Shoals Road between Gibsonton and U. S. 301, impacting roads and neighborhoods, the county said. Riverview Drive has already been closed.

8:36 a.m. The Tampa Bay area is likely to see peak storm surge early this afternoon during high tide

Other road closures include: U. S. 41 between Big Bend Road and Ohio Street, 50th Street and Madison Avenue, Sheldon Road and Moore Road, Gulf City Road, 9th Avenue at 14th Street N. W. in Ruskin, Causeway Boulevard and 47th Street.

Hillsborough Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Mauer said, "More road closures will occur throughout the day due to ongoing flooding."

At a 10 a. m. press conference, Tampa Electric Company urged customers to be vigilant against scams and fraudulent activity.

The early morning flood on Wednesday was a rude morning call for some Hudson residents, who decided to confront Hurricane Idaria from home.

8:24 a.m. Downtown St. Pete sees water flooding roads

"We're hearing from customers that blackmailers are calling them and demanding payment, asking them to pay their bills immediately."

Self said the company never demands payment over the phone.

She advised customers to hang up and report the scam call to CrimeStoppers at 800-873-TIPS.

- Justin Garcia

Barb Schuler helps put tape on a neighbor's door as Hurricane Idalia heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. [MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times]

-Rane Degregory

8:20 a.m. In Pasco, officials share images of intense flooding

At 10 a. m. Wednesday, they wrung out "towels, sheets, every piece of clothing we own" and prepared for the midday high tide.

"Oh my God!" she said while I was talking. "I opened the window and there were jellyfish swimming in."
They'd been up all night trying to soak up seawater that had seeped under 20 sandbags and plywood they'd propped up against their door.

A neighbor who only had three sandbags evacuated, and about two feet of water got into her kitchen.

8:14 a.m. Hernando authorities order no access west of U.S. 19

"Their sandbags floated away," she said.

"We just stayed to protect our house," she said. "I don't know if it was the smartest thing to do, but we were able to protect this apartment and everything in it."

8:04 a.m. Hurricane Idalia makes landfall as Category 3 storm

She never lost power, but with all the bridges closed, she's not sure how long she'll be stranded on the beach.

"I'm not worried about that," she said. The restaurant where she works on Longboat Key is closed anyway. - Lane DeGregory
Josh (last name withheld) walks to DeSoto Park after attempting to ride his motorcycle across impassable South Bermuda Boulevard in Palmetto Beach, Tampa, as Hurricane Idalia approaches the Big Bend region, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. [IVY CEBALLO | Times]

The early morning flood on Wednesday was a rude morning call for some Hudson residents, who decided to confront Hurricane Idaria from home.

8:00 a.m. Tampa Bay power outages begin

As of 8:30 a. m., the Riverwalk was flooded near the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Tampa police closed a portion of Ashley Drive near MacDill Park on the Riverwalk due to flooding.

The Hillsborough River flowed into Plant Park. But the city was quiet, with little rain or wind. People were seen walking their dogs.

7:59 a.m. Gov. DeSantis says state is “all hands on deck”

Austin Schneiderman, 29, took his 2-year-old golden doodle, Moose, for a walk to check out the flooding of the Hillsborough River. Schneiderman is a sewer system inspector who works primarily on projects in Georgia, and he works from his home in Tampa.

He lives in evacuation zone B, so he stayed put when the hurricane slammed into the coast.

"There was even more flooding further east," he said, gazing at the river.

In Tampa's Palmetto Beach, on McKay Bay, roads were flooded. Curious onlookers gathered near DeSoto Park to watch at least a foot of water rise up S. 26th Street.

A man in Ivo City rode his dirt bike through the deluge to check out a friend's house. He turned back when water got into his exhaust pipe. In other neighborhoods, residents waded through knee-deep water.

- Sam Ogozalek

While Hurricane Idaria went north, nearly 150 veterans evacuated from C. W. Bill Young VA medical facilities in the operation that was held late on Tuesday.

On the other hand, small groups gathered and saw trucks and cars rushing on the flooded street.

7:56 a.m. See Idalia flooding around Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning

The patient will return to the C. W. Young Getting Person Medical Center as soon as the safety is confirmed.

-Encrist fur Odonell

In the New Portory Floramar district where more than a dozen canals contact the water, Lenny Anderson watched her kayak overflowing on the street.

7:47 a.m. Pasco authorities urge caution amid

Her house did not flood as in other houses in front of the neighborhood.

However, a boat out of someone's dock was placed in the garden of her house.
They'd been up all night trying to soak up seawater that had seeped under 20 sandbags and plywood they'd propped up against their door.

A neighbor who only had three sandbags evacuated, and about two feet of water got into her kitchen.

7:37 a.m. Tampa officials want residents to stay on alert

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Portory's Shalimmer Village Manager Judy Clingens Miss (63 years old) and management workers check the mobile housing and residents. Hurricane Idalia may have a bad weather from late Tuesday to Wednesday, as it passes through the west of the Tampa Bay area. [CHRIS URSO | Times]

Judy Clingens Miss, the carrier village administrator, said there was no water, no damage, or flood on the east side of Portory Route 19. More than half of the 179 residents were evacuated, most of them were new residents.

"I'm working. The office is open. We were lucky. I was saved."

-Rane Degregory

In the sponge dock of the Tarpon Springs, Jaclin and Keaton Tanstall evaluated the storms near the waterfront restaurant and the bar this morning.

He didn't think he would stay so short.

7:34 a.m. Crystal River appears largely spared of major flooding

While being caught in the storm, they ate a hamburger. The tanstall compared this wind to what I saw in the hurricane "Ian".

It was said that the waves rushed early in the morning.

-Lauren Peace

Kim Tarbar (55 years old) woke up in the morning when Hurricane Idalia landed, and water had accumulated all over St. Peter's house. [Graham Brink | Times]

7:14 a.m. Water rushes in on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa

When Kim Tarbar (55 years old) woke up this morning, water had accumulated on the bedroom floor. At first I thought water was leaking from the air conditioner.

"But I found out all over the water," she said.

The rain and storm surge flooded the salt creek, and the water poured up and crossed the East Harbor Drive S, just south of St. Peter's Burg's Bartlet Park, where the barbar lived. The tarb was watching Hurricane Idalia reports late. She woke up once at 5 am. A few hours later, her legs were wet. At first, the bedroom depth was about 1 cm, but one hour later, it was nearly 5 cm and even deeper in the living room.

A neighbor who only had three sandbags evacuated, and about two feet of water got into her kitchen.

7:10 a.m. St. Pete’s Tropical Shores neighborhood flooding

Kim, what happened to the car?

"Josh Gomos (32 years old) added that home had no flooding or power outage.

7:07 a.m. Person rescued in St. Pete from mobile home

"It's not good. I need that car," she said.

The tarb lived in the Gandy district of St. Peter's Berg, but moved to the rental house about two months ago. It is said that the water at home has already been immersed in the recently purchased sofa.
"I didn't think this would happen here. I hope it won't rain anymore."

-Graham Brink

6:48 a.m. St. Petersburg Police share flooding images

The flooding along Shore Odori on Gulf Port reached nearly 3 feet just after 7:00 am. The waves reached the pier near the entrance of Bart & Walter Williams Pier, and on e-third of the veteran parks were flooded.

Behind the Gulfoport Casino, a large yacht out of the mooring location was on the dock. According to Omady's Bar & Grill's owner Joe Genta (53), the water was the highest at 4:00 am, reaching the height of the ankle in Shore Odori.
"I didn't think this would happen here. I hope it won't rain anymore."

6:44 a.m. Pasco officials stress worst is yet to come

"I didn't know what would happen." I'm very grateful.

Last year, the guense, who evacuated his family to Fort Myers before the Hurricane Ian, was afraid of the storm of the same last minute.

"I could only think of it as to turn right. I hoped that regular customers will open a popular bar by 11:00 am and to celebrate good luck with Mimosa and Bloody Marie.

Most businesses seemed to escape significant damage and no power outages, except that several tree branches had fallen and debris was scattered. Beach Boulevard South was flooded before Pear Trattoria, past the 31st Avenue South.

Pier's executive chef Jonathan Summers said that there was almost no water in the restaurant and it would open that day.

"I'll see what will happen after this," he said, about the expected high tide expected at noon. Other areas of Gulfoport, close to Clambi You and Gulfoport Municipal Marina, have been worse, and as of 8:30 am, some streets remain unable to pass.

-Helen Freout

On August 30, 2023 (Wednesday), a photo of a flood by Hurricane Idaria, who photographed the West Bayshore Drive area from St. Peter's Burg's Central Avenue. [Provided: Alex Mahadevan]

The videos of the Tampa Bay Times are captured by the flooded images around the tampabay. See the following video:

-Rane Degregory

6:36 a.m. Clearwater Police urge shelter, share flood photos

In the Tampa Bay area, a storm surge warning has been issued on Wednesday, and the National Hurricane Center anticipates up to 6 feet. Floods have already begun on the coastal of Pinasu, such as Madeira Beach, Centra Beach, Treasure Island, and Galf Port.

According to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Bureau's meteorological scholar, Nicole Curryle, on Wednesday morning, there were 3-4 feet in the area. Click here for details
- Clearwater Police (@myclearwaterPD) August 30, 2023

In the downtown Centtorsburg, Bayshore Drive SE is completely flooded. Cars and motorcycles run on the first Avenue SE and turn right to Bay Shore.

6:26 a.m. Status of bridge closures

"Is this a high tide? Pinasu County's Director Al Bennett, 60, asks another passerby.

Former firefighter Tom Kimler (67) answers "low tide."

"Bennett looked at the left and right waves of the road and said.

"It's already terrible," says Kimler. Some of the First Street S can no longer pass south from the Venue S. Even at low tide, the road leading to the entrance of the Dali Museum is about 1. 5 meters submerged.

-Hanna Kritchfield

The Pasco County Service Office shared images of people who are distinguishing high waves on social media and called for not entering the road.
- Clearwater Police (@myclearwaterPD) August 30, 2023

6:19 a.m. Pinellas closes access to barrier islands, residents included

-Pasco Sheriff (@pascosheriff) August 30, 2023

-Besary Burns

According to Press Release, Hernando County Official has issued a ban on all residential areas west of US Route 19, to rising storm surge. According to the authorities, it is dangerous to have rescue squads in this area.

Authorities call 911 for those who need rescue.

-Graham Brink

5:48 a.m. Pass-A-Grille floods

7:45 AM EDT Update: Hurricane #IDALIA, a very dangerous category 3, landed in Florida Big Bend. The maximum wind speed is estimated to be 125 miles per hour. Introducing the catastrophic storm surge and strong winds continued pic. twitter. com/ummdj8dd5d

-The US National Hurricane Center (@nhc_atlantic) August 30, 2023

-Michaela Marigan

A neighbor who only had three sandbags evacuated, and about two feet of water got into her kitchen.

5:10 a.m. Treasure Island access limited

-Dan Sullivan

At a press conference at 6:30 am, Governor Ron Desantis stated that the state would "give up" for the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, who landed in the Big Bend area in Florida this morning.

The National Hurricane Center expects a storm surge of up to 16 feet at landfall, which DeSantis said would be "life-threatening." Search and rescue efforts will begin as soon as winds subside in the hardest-hit areas, DeSantis said.
Eight urban search and rescue teams, 33 ambulance teams, and 5, 500 National Guard troops are on standby. The U. S. Coast Guard is also on standby. The governor warned Floridians in Idalia's path to stay put until the worst of the storm has passed.

5 a.m. Idalia strengthens to Category 4 storm

As of the press conference, 54, 000 homes were without power as Idalia pounded Florida.

Power has already been restored to 100, 000 homes that lost it by more than 30, 000 power linemen. The state said 1. 2 million gallons of fuel are stockpiled to make up for gas shortages, and thousands of generators are ready to be deployed to areas in need.

DeSantis urged people with personal generators to move them outside their homes and 20 feet away from all doors and windows to prevent poisoning from toxic fumes. The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing 650 heavy equipment and trucks to clear what is expected to be widespread debris along with downed trees and power lines. DeSantis said they are also keeping an eye on areas of Florida's Big Bend region where storm surge is expected.

3:30 a.m. Northbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge closed

"It's going to be very, very dangerous."

3:05 a.m. Sunshine Skyway closed

- Justin Garcia

3 a.m. Storm surge begins in Tampa Bay area

This is Bayshore Drive in Tarpon Springs. In the background is the fire scene on Chesapeake Drive. [Photo: Katie Emerson]

Many areas around Tampa Bay were flooded Wednesday morning after Idalia. Click here to see images.

- Ellen Clark
The Pasco Sheriff's Office posted images of flooded roads on social media and urged people to stay off the roads.

PSO deputies continue to patrol during Hurricane Idalia, seeing flooded roads with flooded homes, downed trees and power lines. We strongly encourage people to stay home and off the roads during today's weather in Pasco. (1/3) pic. twitter. com/sH4aaks8qT

- Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) August 30, 2023
The Pasco Sheriff's Office posted images of flooded roads on social media and urged people to stay off the roads.

Tampa leaders were thankful Wednesday morning, but they don't want residents to let their guard down just yet.

"It's not completely safe," said Spokesman Adam Smith, adding concerns about heavy rain and storm surge.
Eight urban search and rescue teams, 33 ambulance teams, and 5, 500 National Guard troops are on standby. The U. S. Coast Guard is also on standby. The governor warned Floridians in Idalia's path to stay put until the worst of the storm has passed.

According to Hills Bolo County, about 3, 500 blackouts have occurred, and the city has reported that the traffic signal has stopped and has received two reports of fallen trees. The police and the fire rescue team continued to respond to the dispatch request, as it did not exceed the wind speed of 50 miles all night.

On Tuesday night, about 300 people came to three shelters operated by the county in the city.
Eight urban search and rescue teams, 33 ambulance teams, and 5, 500 National Guard troops are on standby. The U. S. Coast Guard is also on standby. The governor warned Floridians in Idalia's path to stay put until the worst of the storm has passed.

Crystal Rive r-Two days ago, the coastal town, famous for the Many Tour, seemed to be staring at the Bard of Idalia. However, when the category 4 storms rushed from the Gulf to dozens of miles off the ward on Wednesday, Crystal River seemed to have escaped the flood.

The section where the water surface of the US-19 passed through the town could be seen was possible. The coastal water was waving toward the top of the seawall near the water house along the Wangan, but it has still been dry.

The tide is still drawn, and it will not be pulled again until 5:00 pm.
-Kirby Wilson

The Tampa police posted a video of the flood on the Social Media on the Bay Shore Boulevard.

Elim Poon - Journalist, Creative Writer

Last modified: 27.08.2024

Tampa Bay escapes major damage from Hurricane Idalia · Zoom in: Several homes and buildings flooded in Pasco County and Tarpon Springs, the Tampa. Hurricane Idalia caused heavy damage to Florida's Gulf Coast early Wednesday as the storm brought strong winds, rain and dangerous flooding to the streets. Helene expected to cause flash flooding with up to 15 inches of rain · Officials urge evacuations due to catastrophic winds and storm surge.

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