Tampa, Milton and storm surge
One-two punch: Hurricane Milton storm surge finishes destruction Hurricane Helene started
The first was by Hurricane Helene, a storm that passed by Sarasota and Manatee counties about 100 miles offshore, before making landfall the night of Sept. 26 in Florida's Big Bend, near Perry. Helene, Izzo said, ”really ravaged the coastline, but that was different – people got water in their properties with Helene.
Tampa Bay was spared catastrophic storm surge from Hurricane Milton. Here's why.
Water in Tampa Bay was returning to normal levels Thursday. The area experienced 'reverse storm surge' that drove water away from the shoreline.
How does storm surge work? Here's how Milton could bring reverse storm surge to Tampa Bay
Reverse storm surge happens when the wind from the storm pushes the excess water away from shore instead of pushing it onto the coast and it happened during Hurricanes Irma and Ian. WeatherTiger meteorologist Ryan Truchelut told USA TODAY that if Milton makes landfall to the south of Tampa Bay, it could happen again.
Milton storm surge could be too much for Tampa General’s AquaFence
On one side, Dustin Pasteur, vice president of Facilities and Construction, can be seen inspecting a 10-foot high section of the AquaFence. On the other, floodwaters from Hillsborough Bay lapped against the barrier. The surge from the storm reached seven feet.
Storm surge from Milton leaves damage across Naples, Florida
Storm surge in parts of Naples, Florida, left streets flooded even after Hurricane Milton moved out of the area.
Tampa Bay survived Hurricane Milton after reverse storm surge. Here's what that is
Tampa Bay was spared from deadly storm surge during Milton due to a strange phenomenon called reverse storm surge. Here's why, what that is.
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.
Storm surge from Hurricane Milton washed boats on shore in Sarasota's Bayfront Park
Visitors to Sarasota's Bayfront Park saw the aftermath of Hurricane Milton's storm surge with several boats washed onto the shore.
Milton’s ‘reverse surge’: Why it sucked water away from Tampa Bay
In the hours before Hurricane Milton hit, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Florida’s Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away.
Manasota Key re-opens, side streets and sidewalks remain "impassable" from Milton storm surge
Manasota Key re-opens for first time since Hurricane Milton after county damage assessments and initial clean-up on Beach ...
Storm surge causes damage throughout Sarasota
Residents in Sarasota woke up to widespread destruction Thursday morning after a powerful storm surge swept through the area.
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Hurricane Milton Updates: Storm moves into Atlantic, Georgia coast still facing surge
The Georgia coast is still under a Tropical Storm Warning, with storm surge still expected to impact areas from Tybee ...
Milton weakens to post-tropical cyclone, storm surge and rainfall still a danger for coast
At 11 a.m., Milton continued moving away from Florida as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph. Portions of ...
Hurricane Milton brings surge, tornadoes, power outages to Lee County
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, delivering storm surge, flooding and tornadoes to Lee ...
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Hurricane Milton live coverage: Power storm rages in SW FL with surge, flooding, fierce wind
This is the place for the latest news and developments for Hurricane Milton as it approaches Lee County and the Southwest ...
Hurricane Milton: At least 14 deaths confirmed after monster storm slams into Florida
Live updates and developments about Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near Sarasota, Florida , after spawning tornadoes.
Hurricane Milton's destruction and flurry of tornadoes in Florida captured in images
Hurricane Milton unleashes a torrent of extreme weather across Florida, with the storm triggering strong winds, dozens of tornadoes and sending seawater in Tampa Bay out to sea.