Hurricane Milton Storm Surge Slams Small Towns As Tampa is Spared

Hurricane Milton spared Tampa Bay, but left a path of destruction in its wake as it slammed into Florida’s west coast. Many communities were just beginning to rebuild from Hurricane Helene, and Milton’s storm surge inflicted long-lasting damage. While headlines focused on the high winds, the flooding caused by the surge will have a severe impact on these areas. This video will explore the most significant impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlighting the plight of the small communities that bore the brunt of the storm. Please support my supporters: Go to to stay fully informed on Hurricane Milton. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Fifty years of history gone 03:32 to stay or go 07:03 Storm surge 07:21 Manasota Key 08:33 Tampa Bay Impacts 09:44 Checking on “Lt. Dan“