Flooding Florida

The aftermath of Debby has left several parts of the region flooded or susceptible to major flooding in the coming days.

As many roads in Florida flood during rain events and more people move to the state, Florida’s infrastructure is taking a toll. A report from GHD, a global engineering firm, shows how residents are feeling and thinking about Florida’s infrastructure.

With peak hurricane season quickly approaching in mid-September, FEMA is urging residents to understand their flood risk and to act now.

These are the bills that could help — or hurt — Florida’s environment.

The historic flooding caused damage at a dozen schools, but the nine that suffered the worst were in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.

Climate scientists and decision makers from lawmakers to business leaders will discuss ways to speed up climate adaptation for threats posed by rising seas and extreme weather events.

Research shows people of color and poorer communities are most impacted by climate change. Those living in Tampa can now share their experiences and ask for help.

FEMA says its new rates better reflect the risk from more intense and frequent rain and floods. The increase could make housing unaffordable for some in the most flood-prone areas.

Risk Rating 2.0 is the first change to the way the National Flood Insurance Program calculates premiums since the 1970s and represents the biggest shift since the program was founded in the 1960s.

St. Petersburg faces the highest long-term projection of flooding days of any of the 15 cities in Florida cited by the report.

Local water managers and planners say the 70-year-old system needs to undergo a $6 million study to look at fixes to address sea rise.

More than 4 million homes face substantial risk of expensive flood damage, a research organization says. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable face potentially catastrophic damage.