St. Petersburg Experiences Unprecedented Rainfall as Hurricane Milton Hits

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg is experiencing a rainfall event classified as a 1-in-1000 year occurrence, with over 9 inches of rain falling in just three hours as Hurricane Milton’s heaviest rain band settles over the Tampa Bay area.

This staggering amount of rainfall equates to more than three months’ worth of average precipitation for the city in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of ongoing major flash flooding, indicating that life-threatening conditions are likely to develop shortly. Residents are advised to take precautions as the storm continues to impact the region.