Hurricane Milton brings storm surge, floods. Half of Southwest Florida without power
Immense Hurricane Milton may have been long gone Thursday after making landfall north of Southwest Florida, but its effects will linger, coupled with an interruption and setbacks to the recovery from 2022's Hurricane Ian.
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.
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.
Hurricane Milton Reverse Storm Surge Sparks Warning in Tampa Bay
The event, called a reverse storm surge, also occurred during Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. As heavy winds from Milton whip from land into the Atlantic Ocean, water levels are dropping significantly, exposing a bare sandy shoreline where water usually sits.
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.
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.
Florida Cities Inundated by Storm Surge as Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall
The powerful Category 3 hurricane made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night with 120 mph winds.
Why Storm Surge Won’t Be Categorized for Hurricane Milton
A s powerful Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coast, forecasters are carefully charting its winds on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. But there’s no easy way to categorize the storm surge that’s expected to ravage ocean-front communities.
What is expected storm surge from Hurricane Milton in Naples?
Surge prone areas could see 5-8 feet of water above ground in and around Naples, according to a warning from the National Hurricane Center. The NHC is particularly concerned with the surge through Thursday evening. Other places included in the warning is Marco Island and Everglades City.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Climate Change Made Hurricane Milton Worse, Scientists Say
The group of climate scientists studies the role of climate change in fueling extreme weather. Milton intensified from a ...