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Tampa, Milton
Milton’s storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic damage, flooding homes, drowning people who decided to stay near the coast and leaving massive piles of debris that still sit along roadsides.
Helene just flooded Tampa Bay. Here’s how much worse Milton’s surge could be.
At Helene’s peak, all six of the region’s gauges broke the recent local record. One in the Eastern part of Tampa Bay recorded the highest level, 7.1 feet above normal high tide. That was nearly 8 feet over the normal water cycle early in the morning on Sept. 27. But Milton is different.
Why the Tampa Bay region is especially vulnerable to storm surge, flooding
It has been more than 100 years since Florida's Tampa Bay area – a region especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding – faced a direct hit by a major hurricane. But Hurricane Milton is now heading straight for Florida's Gulf Coast,
Palm Beach Post
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
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USA Today
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Tampa Bay residents prepare for Hurricane Helene storm surge
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Milton's likely record-breaking storm surge in Tampa Bay could surpass anything seen in over a century
A catastrophic storm surge is expected to inundate Florida's Gulf Coast from Hurricane Milton, raising water levels by up to ...
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Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian
Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s near-record winds and expected massive storm surge ...
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Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it barrels toward Florida: Updates
For the latest updates on Hurricane Milton's path and forecast this week, read USA TODAY's hurricane live coverage for Monday ...
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