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Tampa flood memes make most of the rain

Shelby Webb

Tampa looked more like Venice, Italy or the mythical lost civilization of Atlantis after about 8 inches of rain fell in some parts of the area over the past three days. That’s how much water the region is supposed to get during the entire month of August, according to the Weather Channel.

About 44 stretches of road were closed because they were underwater. Kayaks, airboats and jet skis became preferred modes of transportation on waterlogged streets. People found catfish in their driveways. Srsly.

Just look at Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa:

But Tampa Bay residents took to the Internet to make the most of the soggy situation. Multiple memes decrying the weather began making waves across social media this weekend. Here are some of our favorites:

Not even Jameis Winston’s throwing arm could save these drivers.

Arc jokes were especially popular.

Forrest Gump even shared his take on the rain.

You never know who will pop up in a flooded parking lot.

We’ll probably die of Vitamin D deficiency before it stops raining.

 

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