Photos: Hurricane Helene flooding and damage on Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach (2025)

The inside of Bradenton Beach's OMA's Pizza & Italian Restaurant looks like a total lost. More of the restaurant seating was spotted several blocks away. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

A vehicle from the City of Bradenton Beach was semi swallowed from a sinkhole. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Here the restaurant seating of Bradenton Beach's OMA's Pizza & Italian Restaurant was spotted several blocks away. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

A vehicle from the City of Bradenton Beach was semi swallowed from a sinkhole. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Other Bradenton Beach police cars were also flooded out. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

A large refrigerator freezer from the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant had floated more than a block away. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Michael Brown, 52, who stayed the night (in Bradenton Beach) during the storm, while managing two houses, saying "I was very lucky that the storm surge did not get into the houses," as he shows the how high the storm surge got. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Michael Brown, 52, who stayed the night (in Bradenton Beach) during the storm, had a lot of debris and bikes float under the house. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Michael Brown, 52, who stayed the night (in Bradenton Beach) during the storm, still didn't have any power, so he was grilling all of his frozen meats before they would spoil. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The beach houses were battered. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The beach houses were battered. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Contents of the beach houses were basically destroyed in the storm surge. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The beach houses were battered. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The beach houses were battered. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand that was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

If you had a vehicle in Bradenton Beach during the storm surge, it was most likely flooded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach City Hall, had a lot of beach sand in the parking. lot Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Beach sand from the storm surge was 3 to 4 ft on the roads. Bradenton Beach's beach sand that was scraped off the road that created large piles of sand for over a mile. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's Island Scoops got the storm surge too. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Moose Lodge Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach was hit hard. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Moose Lodge Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach was hit hard. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

People's belongings floated everywhere. Bradenton Beach's beach sand that was scraped off the road that created large piles of sand for over a mile. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's boardwalks were all damaged. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand still on the side streets. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could be loaded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand still on the side streets. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could be loaded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand still on the side streets. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could be loaded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

A cloud drifts by looking like a Happy Fish. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There were a couple of lifeguard stands tipped over from the storm surge. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

You could see how high the storm surge was. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There was lots of boat dock damage too. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There was lots of boat dock damage too. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand still on the side streets. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could be loaded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach City Pier had a sunken sailboat up against it. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand still on the side streets. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand as fast as they could be loaded. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill has a number of damaged and half sunk boat in the marina. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand that was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The storm surge pounded this resident's door. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's beach sand was scraped off the road creating large piles of sand for over a mile. Large dump trucks were hauling away the sand. Major damage to the homes and businesses of Anna Maria's Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The power of Hurricane Helene snap the boardwalks like toothpicks. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Even the main road was washed out and will have to be done totally redone from scratch. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Even the main road was washed out and will have to be done totally redone from scratch. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

A piece of furniture floating in the intercoastal. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There were a couple of lifeguard stands tipped over from the storm surge. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There was lots of dock damage too. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There was lots of dock damage too. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

There was lots of dock damage too. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach City Pier had half sunken boats up against it. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage here while the sailboat is lodged up into the building. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage here while the sailboat is lodged up into the building. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill has a number of damaged and half sunk boat in the marina. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Annie's Bait & Tackle. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill has a number of damaged and half sunk boat in the marina. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Osprey eating its dinner 2 days after the hurricane. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach City Pier had half sunken boats up against it. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's Pines Trailer Park. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton Beach's Pines Trailer Park. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

An angel at guard at Bradenton Beach's Pines Trailer Park. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

The top of a blender lost in Paradise in the Pines Trailer Park. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton and Cortez residence, Lauren Nyhus, Madeline Mohr, Dalton Francis and Connor G'Sell came by boat to take a gander at the damage. Even the main road was washed out and will have to be done totally redone from scratch. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Bradenton and Cortez residence, Lauren Nyhus, Madeline Mohr, Dalton Francis and Connor G'Sell came by boat to take a gander at the damage. Even the main road was washed out and will have to be done totally redone from scratch. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Even the main road was washed out and will have to be done totally redone from scratch. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Lots of belongings scattered everywhere. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.

Volunteers from RTM Solutions we're helping people out with some supplies. Lots of damage to boats/sailboats, homes and businesses, in and around Bradenton Beach that was pounded by the historical storm surge of Hurricane Helene.