Many Florida municipalities already ... that's what would have an impact." Manatee and Sarasota counties work to update watershed plans, flood zone maps While Palmetto and Bradenton are ...

More than 78,000 flood claims were submitted in Florida during this period. In Southwest Florida, Charlotte County led with 4 ...

One of the best things you can do here to protect yourself, your property, and your family is to know what flood zone you ...

The most recent data from LendingTree shows that the average home insurance annual premium is $2,801. As insurance prices continue to rise, some homeowners are finding they are unable to spare the ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFTS) — Driving through Laurel Meadows today is a stark contrast to the neighborhood immediately following Tropical Storm Debbie. The neighborhood was left underwater for days ...

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 data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...

Sarasota County utilizes a wind speed zoning system for building codes, following the Florida Building ... in the surge zone and located below 5 feet above sea level, it will flood.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Flood zones across the Bay Area are changing and FEMA was on hand in Manatee County this week to explain what this means for residents. Flood zones changing in Manatee ...

Buying a home is tough anywhere — but Florida and its vulnerability ... buyers first consult with FEMA's flood maps, which categorize counties into risk zones based on factors such as elevation ...

Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to ... Each county has designated evacuation zones, typically on barrier islands and in low-lying, flood-prone areas, especially for mobile homes ...