Giant sinkholes open up around west-central Florida after Hurricane Milton

Giant sinkholes open up around west-central Florida after Hurricane Milton

Several sinkholes were reported in Hillsborough and Polk counties following Hurricane Milton. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office warned residents to stay alert in the aftermath of the storm, as these features can expand without warning. Sinkholes can form during heavy rainfall events because the weight of the surface soil increases, leading to underground erosion and the creation of voids.