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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.

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Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing. Here's what Tampa Bay should watch out for.

As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.

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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.

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Tampa Bay survived Hurricane Milton after reverse storm surge. Here's what that is

Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm and brought storm surge and floods to much of Florida's southwest coast, but not to ...

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STORM SURGE: What you should know as Helene approaches Tampa Bay

The peak storm surge from Tropical Storm Helene is currently 5 to 8 feet in the Tampa Bay area, according to hurricane forecasters. Currently, the coast of the Tampa Bay area is under a ...

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Ignore Milton's wobbles, expect Tampa Bay to be "ground zero," official warns

"Do not put your faith in a wobble," Perkins said. "… Everybody in Tampa Bay should consider that we are going to be ground ...

Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

Fearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit ...

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