An island the Gulf built and the Gulf floods
Treasure Island became separate land when an unnamed 1848 hurricane cut John's Pass through the barrier island, and the city consolidated in 1955 from the towns of Sunset Beach, Boca Ciega, Treasure Island, and Sunshine Beach. That same Gulf-facing position that created the island has made it one of the most storm-surge-exposed communities in this coverage area ever since.
The scale of Helene and Milton's 2024 damage
Hurricane Helene's storm surge, estimated at six to eight feet across Treasure Island, destroyed homes and businesses and forced a shutdown of potable water service, and Hurricane Milton followed two weeks later with further wind and flooding before the island had recovered from the first storm. A water damage assessment on any Treasure Island property from that period should account for both storms, not just whichever one is top of mind.
Water damage restoration options for Treasure Island
Tell us about your Treasure Island restoration project
Describe when the water intrusion happened, its source if known, how much standing water was involved, and whether the property is in a flood zone. Response time matters for water damage; confirm availability and credentials directly with any provider.
Flood zone and permit basics for Treasure Island
Southern Pinellas County's flood zones, evacuation levels, and storm-surge history all affect both the restoration approach and the permitting required for any rebuild work that follows a flood event.
Review flood-zone and permit sources before restoration work begins.