Tampa Faces Severe Flood Risk as Gulf Hurricanes Intensify
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights that over half of Tampa is at risk of flooding, according to FEMA. With 54% of the city’s properties exposed and Gulf water temperatures reaching 90 degrees, future hurricanes are expected to intensify—turning Tampa into one of the most flood-prone cities in the U.S.
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