The Federal Emergency Management Agency is getting closer to finalizing a new coastal flood map for Pinellas County, the first update since 2003. Introduced to residents late last year, the new ...

Pinellas County warns residents of potential flooding due to expected heavy rains early in the week and advises caution.

FEMA developed the new plans by re-examining Pinellas County's coastal flood zones and creating new digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

Pinellas County leaders also emphasize that flood zone and evacuation zones are not the same things. One is used to determine your insurance rate and risk of flooding.

About 93,000 people in Pinellas County have a new hurricane evacuation zone. Roughly 34,000 properties have shifted to higher-risk zones, according to the county, while 13,600 are in lower-risk zones.

(TNS) - About 93,000 people in Pinellas County have a new hurricane evacuation zone. Roughly 34,000 properties have shifted to higher-risk zones, according to the county, while 13,600 are in lower ...

Pinellas County flood maps are changing, and the county wants you to know your risk. Open house sessions are scheduled so you can speak with a specialist and ask questions.

Throughout his 23-year career, Scanlon says he's had to stay behind at least five times. HCA Fla. Pasadena Hospital's prep for storm season is a significant undertaking since it is in a flood zone.

Manatee County Pinellas County (Updated Flood Risk Maps) Still, the information in the maps is preliminary or pending, set to take effect officially today, Aug. 24.

“The lower the risk, the better the price on the flood insurance,” said Pinellas County flood plain coordinator Lisa Foster. An online tool lets homeowners compare the old flood maps to new ones.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County is giving property owners a chance to oppose the potential Flood Insurance Rate Map changes. Property owners have until July 31 to contest new flood maps ...