West Central Florida is long over due for a major hurricane but we've seen a few tropical storms that has caused some extensive flooding problems in the St. Pete area. Does anyone remember TS Josephine in 96? She may have come ashore in N. Fl. but she caused some terrible flooding in this area. Residents in our NE area lost every thing they had due to such severe flooding. I was suprised that a TS that far away would cause so much trouble. When a storm hits N of us the bay acts like a wash tub and just runs over. If we get hit south of here the bay water can actually be pulled out of the bay and flooding is not nearly as bad.

By the way Josephine orginated in the SW GOM . Earl in 98 also orginated close to Texas/ Mexico.
Toni