Tampa man paddles kayak indoors after Hurricane Helene floods home. WATCH

In the video, Heller can be seen paddling across his living room, narrating the damage. “The water is up to the third step,” he says, pointing the camera towards the stairs. “It’s almost to the door lock,” he says. His foosball table is seen submerged, and he fears that soon, everything will begin to float.

Watch the video:

Good afternoon everyone,

A Tampa Bay man ended up kayaking in his living room after flooding that entered his home during Hurricane Helene.

Video courtesy of Matt Heller. pic.twitter.com/EVVratc1U3

— Kernow Weather Team (@KWTWeather) September 27, 2024

The video triggered chatter on X, with many accusing Heller of ignoring warnings. One user wrote, “You chose to stay after all the warnings, don’t call for help.” Another user commented, “Saw this guys live on tiktok. This guy is INSUFFERABLE. Everyone told him to go upstairs (he has a second floor) but he chose to canoe in 3 feet deep water for views. He advertised his business the entire time and didn’t turn his breaker off. He then proceeded to shock himself.”

Late Thursday, Hurricane Helene, classified as a Category 4 storm, struck Florida’s Big Bend area, causing widespread devastation. According to the US National Hurricane Center, millions have been left without electricity, and at least three lives were lost. As the storm moved into Georgia, it weakened to a Category 2, but continued to cause significant damage across the region.