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 ...

It may be time to check again because the county's new flood zone maps are now in effect. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) developed the new plans by re-examining Pinellas County's ...

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.

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

They should not be confused with flood zones, which dictate insurance requirements and are set by FEMA. News. ... (TNS) - About 93,000 people in Pinellas County have a new hurricane evacuation zone.

Pinellas County Flood maps are changing. Attend any flood risk open house to speak with a specialist and ask questions. If you have an elevation certificate, please bring it with you, but it is ...

Pinellas County ‘No flood zones’: Coastal residents moving inland post hurricanes, realtor says by: Nicole Rogers. Posted: Jan 17, 2025 / 04:25 PM EST. Updated: Jan 17, 2025 / 04:25 PM EST.

Others who are currently in high-risk flood zones may be moving to a lower-risk zone. Lisa Foster, Pinellas County's Floodplain Administrator, is hoping to spread the word about the changes ...

The maps the feds use to set flood insurance rates are changing. That means some homeowners could see their premiums go up, while others may catch a break. The big takeaway is everybody should ...

Hospital in Pinellas County flood zone preps for storm season. BY Fadia Patterson Pinellas County. PUBLISHED 6:07 PM ET Jun. 05, 2023 PUBLISHED 6:07 PM EDT Jun. 05, 2023. SHARE. SOUTH PASADENA, Fla.

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 ...