# Storm surge and flood damage in Tampa 365 Restoration responds to water and storm damage in Tampa, Florida, and across Hillsborough County, 24 hours a day. In 2024 the bay rose into homes during Helene, and 13 days later Milton's rain flooded streets far from the water, so we see both kinds of flooding here. We extract the water, dry the structure and tarp what the wind opened, with moisture readings logged in every room. Where we work ## Tampa is one of five Florida cities we serve 365 Restoration covers Tampa together with Pensacola, Tallahassee, Orlando and Miami. Share your ZIP code, and when we call back we tell you how long it takes a crew to reach your address. The company also serves homeowners in Texas and Illinois. 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We plan the drying around which water came in and how long it sat. - 01 ### Helene set a new high-water mark Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4, far to the north, and still pushed record water into Tampa Bay on September 26, 2024. The East Bay gauge in Tampa peaked at 7.2 feet above the normal high-tide line, beating the previous record of 4.56 feet set during Idalia in 2023. Along coastal Hillsborough County, water levels generally ran 5 to 8 feet above that line. Source: National Weather Service, Tampa Bay office, Hurricane Helene post-tropical cyclone report (2024) - 02 ### Milton followed with rain and wind Milton came ashore at Siesta Key on October 9, 2024, as a Category 3, and Hillsborough County saw gusts of 80 to 100 mph. Tampa International Airport recorded 11.43 inches in one day, its second-highest daily total, just short of the 11.45-inch record from May 8, 1979. Rain near Westchase reached 18.82 inches. Source: National Weather Service, Tampa Bay office, Hurricane Milton county impact report (2024) - 03 ### Rivers crest after the storm leaves The Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge crested at 38.16 feet on October 12, 2024, three days after Milton's landfall. That beat the record of 34.66 feet set after Irma in 2017. A house near the river can take water long after the wind has died down. Source: National Weather Service, Tampa Bay office, Hurricane Milton county impact report (2024) - 04 ### Know your evacuation level Before Milton, Hillsborough County made evacuation mandatory for levels A and B and for mobile and manufactured homes. Those levels are drawn around storm surge risk, so a house outside them can still take wind and rain damage. Check your level with the county before the next storm. Source: National Weather Service, Tampa Bay office (2024); Hillsborough County Emergency Management - 05 ### The 50% rule can change the rebuild In a flood zone, if repairing a house would cost 50% or more of its market value before the damage, FEMA rules treat it as substantially damaged, and it has to be brought up to current flood standards. Your city or county building department makes that call. Our dated photos and moisture logs show how far the water reached. Source: FEMA, substantial damage definition (44 CFR 59.1) - 06 ### Salt water changes what comes out Bay water carries salt and contamination into drywall, insulation and wood framing. The IICRC standard treats floodwater from outside as Category 3, the dirtiest class. That usually means cutting out the lower part of the drywall and drying the wall cavity behind it. Source: IICRC S500 water damage standard Services in Tampa ## What we handle here - [Water damage Extraction and drying after surge, river flooding or a failed water heater, measured daily until the readings say dry.](https://www.365restorationus.com/water-damage/) - [Storm damage Emergency tarp where wind lifted shingles or tore the roof open, then drying for whatever got wet below.](https://www.365restorationus.com/storm-damage/) - [Fire and smoke damage Soot removal and odor treatment after a fire, in the burned room and in every room the smoke reached.](https://www.365restorationus.com/fire-damage/) - [Mold remediation Mold remediation in walls and floors that stayed wet after a flood, once the moisture source is under control.](https://www.365restorationus.com/mold-remediation/) - [Free inspection A free check of roof, plumbing and HVAC, so you know where the house stands before the next storm.](https://www.365restorationus.com/free-inspection/) Common questions ## Tampa questions ### My house flooded in Helene and again in Milton. Where do we start? With moisture readings. We measure every wall and floor to find what is still wet from either storm, remove what has to go and dry the rest. You get the readings in writing. ### The wind peeled back part of my roof. How soon can you cover it? We call you back in under 10 minutes and set a time as soon as it is safe to be up there, because nobody should work on a roof in storm-force wind. The tarp keeps the next rain out until a licensed roofer does the permanent repair. ### Do you work in St. Petersburg, Brandon and Riverview? Send the ZIP code and we confirm on the call back. The same call tells you how long a crew needs to get to your door. ### Does my homeowners policy cover flood water? Only your policy and your insurer can answer that, so ask them. We do not file, negotiate or adjust claims. What we do is photograph and measure every stage, and the file is yours. ## Tampa calls are answered around the clock. Give us the ZIP code and tell us where the water came from. We call you back in under 10 minutes. [(888) 844-7862](tel:+18888447862) [Report the damage](https://www.365restorationus.com/report/) --- 365 Restoration US LLC · (888) 844-7862 · info@365restorationus.com · IICRC Certified Firm #1126849 Page: https://www.365restorationus.com/areas/tampa/