Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could ... re flooded,” she said. Hillsborough County and Tampa have teamed up ...

A long-awaited update to ... when maps change. In 2023, Harris County already knew the new maps would drastically increase how many homes and businesses fell within a likely flood zone. " ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps ... County lost an average of four percent of their value in 2009 following their added designation in a flood zone, another of Porter’s studies found. Even if FEMA ...

An independent consulting firm is almost done investigating why so many areas in Hillsborough County flooded during last ...

It’s that time of the year again, Hurricane Season! Coming off of a tough 2024 season that had 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five of those reaching major status, the Tampa Bay community has been ...

According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, it's essential for residents to know if they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying flood-prone area ... You can find a map of shelter ...

If you’re a new homeowner, you might not know that flood and home insurance are typically sold separately. Most home ...

To prevent your home from flooding, research the flood risk in your area and upgrade your home to reduce flood damage. You should be prepared to stop flooding by ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 4-10 to help residents prepare for tropical cyclones. Here's how to find out your evacuation zone and ...

As Central Florida communities continue rebuilding from recent devastating floods, emergency management officials warn that ...

(LEX 18) — FEMA is set up at Three Rivers District Health Department after Owen County experienced its worst flooding in decades last month. One flood victim, who had water eight feet high in ...