Historic Flooding Hits Tampa Bay Rivers: The Impact of Hurricane Milton Explained
In this video, Dr. Mark Fulkerson, Chief Professional Engineer with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, explains the historic flooding affecting Tampa Bay rivers after Hurricane Milton.
The storm brought record-breaking rainfall, causing trillions of gallons of water to overflow local rivers and wetlands. At the Withlacoochee River near Trilby, water levels surpassed peaks not seen since 1960, with the entire watershed – spanning over 2,000 square miles – reaching maximum capacity.
Dr. Fulkerson discusses the District's response efforts, including inspections, flood assessments, and debris clearing to restore natural water flow. Watch to understand how this unprecedented rainfall impacts our region and what’s being done to mitigate future flood risks.
