Flooding

Starting Oct. 1, people who sell their home must disclose to buyers if they’ve ever filed a flood insurance claim or received federal assistance related to flood damage. It currently applies to homeowners and excludes landlords.

Across Florida, landlord-tenant disputes are being exacerbated by disastrous storms like Hurricane Helene. Experts say state law tends to favor the landlords.

The system is expected to move east or northeast and strengthen as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Those along the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys should monitor its progress, forecasters said.

Four to 8 inches of rain is likely between Sunday and Friday across the Tampa Bay region, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service.

The law expands disclosures on a property’s flood risk, and experts say it’s a step toward more transparency in the market.

It’s enough to fill more than 60 million Olympic sized swimming pools. Experts say storms in general are carrying more moisture due to climate change.

We spoke to folks living in Town 'n' Country impacted by storm surge and found out why this area off Tampa Bay was hit so hard.

Although Helene could potentially bring up to 8 feet of storm surge for Tampa Bay, the storm's quick pace may actually limit the amount of rainfall. There could be up to 15 feet of storm surge for the Panhandle.

The city has been clearing storm drains and removed around 84 tons of debris. Some flood-prone areas could see more of the same from Helene.

A digital twin of Clearwater was built to determine climate risk, while inputting commuter data, such as traffic.

In an effort to send unified messaging, the National Weather Service is issuing a flood product that will assess the risk for the entire country over the next 7 days.

Hurricane Debby caused upwards of $57 million in damage to Manatee County homes, according to the county.