The usual scenic drive through Treasure Island is anything but at the moment. Furniture, decorations, clothes, drywall, trash bags, and more line the curbs of every home. It was one of the last barrier islands in Pinellas County to re-open to residents and contractors.

Six coastal towns and cities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — which is especially vulnerable to storm-driven flooding — broke storm surge records during Hurricane Helene, according to data analyzed by The Post.

Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida's coast.