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TAMPA, Fla. \- Record rainfall from Hurricane Milton has overwhelmed a critical pump station in Hillsborough County, leading to severe flooding in the University Community area. The Duck Pond pump station, located near the University of South Florida, is the County’s largest stormwater facility, designed to protect the area from flooding during major storms. However, the station lost power Wednesday night when the area was inundated with 10.7 inches of rain – exceeding a 100-year flood event. READ: Tampa Traffic Alert: South Lois Avenue Closed For Water Main Repairs With the pump station opera…

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