Tampa Faces $117 Billion Flood Risk as Climate Threatens

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new data from Realtor.com and First Street’s Flood Factor model, which shows Tampa faces $117 billion in property risk from flooding—25% of its total real estate value. McIntyre attributes this high exposure to recent hurricanes, such as Helene and Milton, and emphasizes how vulnerable coastal and barrier island properties have already seen serious damage. The broader report warns that nearly six million U.S. homes worth $3.4 trillion are at risk of severe flooding in the next 30 years.