Helene on the barrier island
Helene's surge swept over St. Pete Beach in September 2024, filling ground floors with Gulf and bay water and burying streets in sand. Many homes and businesses were gutted, and some were lost. Milton followed two weeks later. On a barrier island, surge comes from both sides, and water carries sand, salt and debris into everything it reaches. See flood cleanup.
- ZIP code
- 33706
- County
- Pinellas
- Typical housing
- Historic Pass-a-Grille cottages, mid-century homes, condos, resorts, vacation rentals
- Main water risks
- Gulf and bay surge, overwash, salt damage, rental leaks, rebuild and elevation requirements
Pass-a-Grille's historic cottages
Pass-a-Grille at the island's south end has older cottages and homes in a historic district. Many sit at or near ground level and flooded in Helene. Repairing them involves the 50 percent rule and historic review, and saving original wood and details takes careful drying rather than wholesale replacement. Start with the city before major work.
Condos and rentals
Condo buildings and vacation rentals line Gulf Boulevard. Ground-level parking, lobbies, elevators and mechanical rooms flooded in 2024, while upper units stayed dry but lost power and AC for days, which let humidity and mold build up. Owners who live elsewhere need documentation they can trust. See commercial and multi-unit restoration.
Services in St. Pete Beach
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration