Tampa Eyes Approval for South Howard Flood Mitigation Plan After Milton Success

Tampa city officials are evaluating a significant flood relief project aimed at the South Howard Avenue community, which faced severe flooding during Hurricane Milton.

A $65 Million Solution to Persistent Flooding

The proposed $65 million South Howard Flood Relief Project focuses on overhauling the area’s stormwater system to improve drainage. These outdated systems are largely responsible for the community’s chronic flooding issues, worsened during Hurricane Milton.