Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Threat for Tampa Bay and Southern Polk County
Tampa Bay, FL – June 2, 2025 – The National Weather Service has issued a Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion warning of potential flash flooding along Florida’s central west coast, including the Tampa Bay area and extending south to Naples, with concerns also reaching southern Polk County.
As of 6:24 AM, thunderstorms stretching from the eastern Gulf of Mexico across the central Florida Peninsula are bringing heavy rainfall, with rates near 1 inch in 15 minutes and 1-2 inch totals already reported between Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. The Weather Prediction Center highlights a risk of localized 3 to 5+ inch rainfall totals, possibly within just 1 to 2 hours, through approximately 11:00 AM.
A stationary front, combined with a moist and unstable atmosphere, is fueling efficient rain production, raising concerns for urban flash flooding in the Tampa Bay region and southern Polk County. The threat is expected to persist until midday, when daytime heating and an approaching weather system may disrupt the pattern. Residents are urged to stay alert, avoid flooded roads, and monitor local updates for safety.
