Heavy rain and ‘life-threatening flooding’ hit South Florida, prompting the governor to declare an emergency
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties, writing the ...
South Florida under flood watch as tropical storm may form. Here’s how cities are prepping
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of South Florida including Miami-Dade and Broward counties ...
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Study warns of increased flooding in Broward due to rising seas, stronger storms
FORT LAUDERDALE - Broward County residents can expect more frequent and severe flooding events in the coming ... stories that have affected South Florida since 1998.
As sea-rise floods increase, Key Biscayne to raise roads. Big price tag ruffles residents
Key Biscayne is just the latest in a series of South Florida cities to forge ahead with the cutting-edge infrastructure plan ...
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New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront | Opinion
In Miami-Dade County ... your letter warns that “mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.” Florida is considered the most flood-prone state in the U.S., closely followed by ...
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Florida's severe weather awareness week: Hurricanes and flooding
Every day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Team will detail the common severe weather risks in South Florida. Thursday is hurricane and flooding awareness day. In 2024, there were 18 named storms ...
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Photos show flooding and destruction as Hurricane Helene slams Florida, leaving over 3 million homes and businesses without power
Michael Brennan, the director of the NOAA National Hurricane Center in Miami ... said that Southwest Florida and the Tampa Bay area had experienced significant flooding and that emergency services ...
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How Florida water managers are dealing with increased flooding from rainfall due to climate change
It means flooding is not just a coastal problem for Floridians ... it's an everywhere problem. Florida's climatologist, David Zierden, says the amount of rain from tropical cyclones, tropical ...
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Winter storms bring flooding and ‘thunder ice’ in several US states
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Storms spawned at least one tornado, sent creeks over their banks and caused flash flooding Thursday in portions of West Virginia and Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated ...
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Cost of Flood Insurance in Florida and How Coverage Works
Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you have a mortgage and live in an area prone to flooding, you'll have to ...
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Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
In Miami-Dade County ... your letter warns that “mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply.” Florida is considered the most flood-prone state in the U.S., closely followed by ...