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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer Peltz

Why Milton's 'reverse surge' sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa

Tampa Bay Times

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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.

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