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TAMPA, Fla. — Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could change as the federal agency reports flood maps are under ...
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated ... Some homes in South Florida’s Miami-Dade County lost an average of four percent of their value in 2009 following their ...
Flood zones changing in Manatee County Residents may be affected financially Find Your Flood Zone The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact ...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. -Hillsborough County officials announced their immediate rescission today, just days after extending the countywide emergency ... flood control and drainage. The Florida ...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ... could flood buildings more than wind can affect them,” O’Connor said. The survey is open until June 15. The information will be analyzed and shared with emergency ...
The prospect of water pushing into homes and businesses is a heavy weight on the minds of Tampa Bay residents ahead of storms. Despite last year’s devastating hurricane season, Tampa Bay has still not ...
If you’re a new homeowner, you might not know that flood and home insurance are typically sold separately. Most home ...
A car leaves a wake in a north Hillsborough County neighborhood that was cut off after ... to put in a pond or something like that,'" he said. Eventually, FEMA may update its flood maps, putting more ...
Hillsborough County is expanding the time homeowners have to give them feedback on the area’s stormwater system.
An independent consulting firm is almost done investigating why so many areas in Hillsborough County flooded during last hurricane season. Consultants expect to provide ...
WFTS Tampa, FL Hillsborough County holds final meeting on flood recovery solutions Posted: May 18, 2025 | Last updated: May 19, 2025 Community leaders in Hillsborough County are engaging with ...
Hillsborough County leaders have been working for months now to gather feedback from the community about flood impacts from last year’s hurricane season. They ...