TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay avoided a major surge from Hurricane Milton as the system made landfall, drawing water out of the bay. The National Hurricane Center said Milton made landfall near ...

TAMPA — From its drinking supply to wildlife habitat to its economic future, the Tampa Bay region’s fate is tied to its water. Yet an assortment of threats lurk beneath the surface.

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.

Here’s Why Hurricane Milton Is Sucking Water Out of Tampa Bay. The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last, and the water could come rushing back.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay avoided a major surge from Hurricane Milton as the system made landfall, drawing water out of the bay. The National Hurricane Center said Milton made landfall near ...

The panel discussion, Diving deep: How we can improve Tampa Bay’s water quality, will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shanna & ...

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.

As Milton approached Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, viral videos shared on X claimed water was being “sucked out” of Tampa Bay instead of rushing into the area and flooding the shore.