TAMPA, Fla. — Many in the Tampa Bay area experienced heavy downpours and flooding following strong storms throughout Wednesday evening.
In Tampa, road closures were in place at 22nd Street North near I-275 Northbound due to water flooding in the streets. The road is now back open.
Additionally, parts I-4 Eastbound were closed due to water in the roadways but have since reopened.
Tampa Fire Rescue officials responded to several flood incidents in the city. Pictures posted on the agency's X account show images of flooded, roads, submerged cars and one vehicle with its front bumper severely damaged.
Tampa Fire Rescue respond to various flood incidents following severe rain event
The weather also made a huge impact on flights. As of around 10:30 p.m., Tampa International Airport had 113 of its 374 flights delayed, plus two cancellations.
This comes a day after another serious rain event where TPA recorded 3.80 inches of rain, setting a new hourly rainfall record, according to a post on X from the National Weather Service of Tampa Bay.
The St. Petersburg Police Department also made a post warning drivers that the "entire city" was facing flood issues.