Fischetti had unwittingly waded into one of the murkiest secrets in the Florida real estate market: The rules and laws surrounding disclosure of previous flooding — a growing risk driven by rising ...

If you need a mortgage for a home in a flood zone, your lender will likely require you to purchase flood insurance.

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...

Bradenton and Palmetto are considering more intense coastline development while Sarasota and Manatee counties struggle with flooding concerns.

Buying a home is tough anywhere — but Florida and its vulnerability to hurricanes and flooding can make it even tougher. If ...

It’s that time of the year again, Hurricane Season! Coming off of a tough 2024 season that had 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes ...

Do you know what your evacuation zone? Do you live in a flood-prone area? Here's what you may have missed during Hurricane ...

Despite how your property is designated on the FEMA flood zone map, all of Florida is in a flood zone and all owners and investors face exposure from flooding." And just one inch of water in your ...

Whether you're a Florida native or a new resident, here's what to know for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.

Zoom in on the map to see a coastal flood hazard ... Go to the Florida Department of Emergency Management's Know Your Zone website In the top left corner, enter your address In the left column ...