Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Storm surge from Hurricane Helene floods Tampa streets
Floodwater inundated areas of Tampa on Thursday, September 26, before Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region.
Tampa residents battle flooding from Hurricane Helene
Thursday night, crews prevented drivers from going across the bridges to and from Davis Islands because of flooding from Hurricane Helene
From flooding to fires, Davis Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Helene
Davis Islands remained closed Friday after Hurricane Helene inundated the area. Officials say 47 people and eight dogs had to be rescued during the storm. "One individual who called said the water was up to her chest.
People swim in Tampa flood waters ahead of Hurricane Helene
People can be seen with boats and playing in flood waters with children and pets ahead of Hurricane Helene's arrival in Tampa, Florida on Thursday.
Tampa man paddles kayak indoors after Hurricane Helene floods home. WATCH
Speaking to CNN, he said, “The kayak was my escape plan in case things got too hairy,” although he hadn’t anticipated needing it indoors. In just 90 minutes, the water surged from nothing to dangerous levels.
Fire during Helene destroys home on Davis Islands
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