Photos: Assessing the damage from Tropical Storm Eta
After being downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm, Eta skirted the east coast of Florida bringing torrential rains, flooding and storm surge.
Jett Tanner, 68, from Tampa, on left, crosses Bayshore Blvd, with a muddy and damaged street sign in the foreground, at S. Dakota Ave and Bayshore Blvd in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. Bayshore Blvd was one of the many streets that had high water and flooding. "It was pretty much flooding everywhere." Tanner said. "I have seen it this high before but I'm glad it didn't get any worse." Tanner lives a few blocks off of Bayshore on S. Dakota Ave. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Leland Holland, of Oldsmar, inspects the flooded living room of his neighbor, Troy Shiltz, which was flooded overnight at 318 Shore Drive E. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A planter box is dislodged from its base as Gerard Corbino, right, and Dereck Tyler, 33, left, both of Safety Harbor talk about the storm surge near the marina Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
Pedestrians walk along the shore of the bay past debris tossed by storm surge Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
Debris is strewn across a pedestrian bridge along the shore of the bay Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
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Pedestrians walk past a damaged pier Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
An unidentified couple clean up around the boat docks at the marina Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
A channel marker is seen floating just outside of the marina Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Safety Harbor. Tropical Storm Eta passed just off the coast of Pinellas County with torrential rain and storm surge. CHRIS URSO | Times
With debris in the foreground a sail boat can be seen that appears to be out of place in the waters on Davis Islands in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Debris remains on the road at the beach on Davis Islands in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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A damaged street sign at the corner of W Wallcraff Ave and Bayshore Blvd in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. Bayshore Blvd was one of the many streets that had high water and flooding. DIRK SHADD | Times
A damaged street sign at the corner of W Wallcraff Ave and Bayshore Blvd in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. Bayshore Blvd was one of the many streets that had high water and flooding. DIRK SHADD | Times
A store sign remains down in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Wave action from Tropical Storm Eta caused beach erosion, right, on Sunset Beach, Treasure Island on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. A visitor watches the Gulf on Thursday, November 12, 2020. SCOTT KEELER | Times
Wave action from Tropical Storm Eta caused beach erosion on Sunset Beach, Treasure Island on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. SCOTT KEELER | Times
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William Grinds, an employee of Fly- N-High Waverunners and Gators Parasail, cleans up water from the business, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at John's Pass Village, Madeira Beach. Several feet of water was pushed into the business at high tide, Wednesday night during Tropical Storm Eta. SCOTT KEELER | Times
Workers remove beach sand from the south bound lanes of Gulf Boulevard, Madeira Beach, Thursday, November 12, 2020. Sand was pushed at high tide Wednesday night from the Gulf by Tropical Storm Eta. SCOTT KEELER | Times
Matthew Easterman, an employee of The Hut Bar and Grill, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, cleans up debris inside the business, Thursday, November 12, 2020. Several feet of water was pushed into the business at high tide, Wednesday night during Tropical Storm Eta. SCOTT KEELER | Times
A parks maintenance worker dumps palm debris into a pile the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Flooded fields at North Shore Park the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
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Flooded fields at North Shore Park the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Fallen palm leaves and other debris is pictured at Dell Holmes Park where maintenance crews were already at work clearing it all up, the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Debris from palm trees are scattered on the sidewalk and tables on Beach Drive the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
The parking lot and picnic area at Dell Holmes Park is still flooded the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A young boy plays in the flooded parking lot at Dell Holmes Park the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
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People drive through flooded areas downtown, the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Karen Love sweeps out water from inside the More Bazaar store, downtown the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout. Love does not work at More Bazaar but wanted to volunteer to help her community, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A plastic skeleton wearing a life vest is pictured on a washed up sailboat the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A washed up sailboat is pictured next to the Gulfport Casino the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Maintenance crews make their way toward downtown along debris-filled roads the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
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A washed up sailboat on the beach the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Debris from flooding is pictured on the sidewalk in front of the Gulfport Casino the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A sailboat named "Tocade" is pictured washed up on the beach the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A child's toy left on the beach and through the storm, the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
A washed up sailboat on the beach the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Gulfport. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
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A downed tree along 38th Avenue which affected the power lines, the morning after Tropical Storm Eta battered Tampa Bay, leaving damage from flooding and wind in communities throughout, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times
Garry Sears, 75, starts the process of cleaning up his garage which was tossed by more than a foot of storm surge which entered the garage overnight at his home at 324 Shore Drive E. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
An 8-inch water line remains on the door of Otto Lohmann's garage, the mark of storm surge which entered his utility room and garage overnight at his home at 400 Shore Drive E. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
From left: Sandy Sears, 73, Garry Sears, 75, and Johnnie Sears, 54, work on cleanup at their home at 324 Shore Drive E. in Oldsmar which was flooded by two inches of storm surge which entered the home overnight on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Otto Lohmann, 87, inspects the remnants of storm surge which entered his utility room and garage overnight at his home at 400 Shore Drive E. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Otto Lohmann, 87, inspects the remnants of storm surge which entered his utility room and garage overnight at his home at 400 Shore Drive E. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta where residents of Tampa Bay's counties are mostly breathing a sigh of relief as they assess the damage from high winds and flooding. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Flooding is seen at Tampa General Hospital as Tropical Storm Eta sends torrential downpours, storm surge flooding and wind across the Tampa Bay Area on November 12, 2020. LUIS SANTANA | Times
A motorist is seen attempting to drive on a flooded Bayshore Blvd as Tropical Storm Eta sends torrential downpours, storm surge flooding and wind across the Tampa Bay Area on November 12, 2020. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Messages of hope remain outside of the home of Robin Goodwin, 59, at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Goodwin said she was lucky to avoid flooding in her home, despite the fact the community was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Ashley Watson, 33, left, holding Myah Parzik, 6 months, talks with neighbor Tonya Farmer, 43, who shares that she lost both her washer and dryer to flood damage in their neighborhood at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. The community was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Wanda Avery, 69, inspects her home, including water damage and leaks in her ceiling, at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Avery, who stayed in a shelter overnight, had returned to the community which experienced significant flooding from Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jayden Class, 10, left, and Gabriela Class, 28, feel the beginning of rain again as they walk near their home at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, which was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Gabriela and Jayden were among a number of residents in the community who were rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Flooded furniture and personal belongings of Diane Carr, 59, remain in her yard at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. The community was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Thepabouth Tharisackdol, 59, stands in the utility room of his home which was flooded at the Twin City manufactured home community at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., in St. Petersburg, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. The community was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Samantha Nalley, 30, center, gives the thumbs up to neighbor Larry Elkins, 75, left, while checking on her friends at the Twin City manufactured home community on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 10636 Gandy Blvd N., where they live in St. Petersburg. The community was flooded overnight by Tropical Storm Eta forcing some to be rescued by local fire fighters and law enforcement. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jett Tanner, 68, from Tampa, looks out to the water at S. Dakota Ave and Bayshore Blvd in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta at 5001 4th St N, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Tampa. Bayshore Blvd was one of the many streets that had high water and flooding. "It was pretty much flooding everywhere." Tanner said. "I have seen it this high before but I'm glad it didn't get any worse." Tanner lives a few blocks off of Bayshore on S. Dakota Ave. DIRK SHADD | Times