There have been 11 named storms thus far this year, and the National Hurricane Center has been uncannily accurate in predicting their paths and strengths. Tropical Storm Alberto spun up west of the Yucatan Peninsula and made landfall three days later in Tampico,

Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.

Here’s a look at some of the harrowing numbers from along Helene’s path of destruction. Helene traveled up through the Gulf of Mexico, growing to an immense width — 690 miles — and traveling at a high speed.