Mullock Creek Preserve in Lee County and surrounding areas were submerged in more than 8 feet of water during Hurricane Ian.

Viewing this story in our app? Click here for a better experience on our website. Flooding doesn't stop at city limits. The data meant to track it often does. That simple mismatch - between where ...

When the rain comes in South Florida, the frantic flooding complaints quickly follow to mayors, commissioners, public works departments, just about whoever will listen. Like this: “How is it possible ...

Flooding is becoming a more frequent and dangerous problem across many parts of the United States. New research shows that property exposure to flooding is about 67% higher than older federal ...

Florida has 3.8 million detached single-family homes, according to 2020 census figures. The number of FEMA flood insurance policies are just 15.7% of that total. In South Florida’s tricounty region, ...

City housing officials are hoping to help people who are still recovering after their property was damaged in hurricanes Helene or Idalia, through an addition to the Sunrise St. Pete program.

Flooding doesn’t stop at city limits. The data meant to track it often does. That simple mismatch — between where water goes and how governments measure it — has long left South Florida with an ...