A News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 properties statewide face flood hazards but are not recognized as high risk in FEMA flood maps. The list includes Pine Hills, Poinciana, and Union Park — all areas FEMA does not currently classify as high risk.
While most Volusia County cities are making progress on flood mitigation, Daytona Beach residents in the Midtown neighborhood are still waiting for help — and growing more anxious with every storm in the forecast.
What started as a normal Saturday night of live music at a popular Tavares waterfront restaurant took a turn in a matter of minutes when a storm sent floodwaters rushing through the Lake Harris Hideaway in Tavares.
A two-year study aimed at finding flooding solutions for Daytona Beach’s Midtown neighborhood has ended without a viable fix — leaving residents and city leaders disappointed and, in many cases, feeling stuck.
A major project to raise a flood-prone Deltona road is moving closer to reality. The Deltona City Commission is set to vote on approving engineering, design and permitting work to elevate Elkcam Boulevard, a thoroughfare that residents say floods during even minor storms — and becomes impassable for weeks, sometimes months, after major ones.
A developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.
A soggy setup is locked in across Central Florida, keeping rounds of heavy tropical downpours around. That pattern has already led to impressive rainfall totals, especially along the coastline.
The city of Oviedo raised their stormwater rate last year and promised to start tackling a list of infrastructure improvements. Our News 6 team followed up this week to see how that money is being used now.
It’s a project addressing drainage and flooding complaints in Titusville, but some people on the street think digging ditches along the county right-of-way could create more problems in their neighborhood.
Leaders in Lake County are considering whether to move ahead with plans to fund construction and reconstruction work for two roads in the Mount Dora area that were washed out in different storms.
The Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.
A front is trying to sink southward across our area supported by a powerful jet stream and a pretty decent slug of cooler air just to the north of where the front is draped now. As we move through tonight into your Sunday, that front should start to kick on down towards the south. While doing so, we could see some heavier bouts of rain in some spots and potential stray strong storms.
A lawsuit accusing the city of Deltona of taking actions that flooded homes in the Stone Island neighborhood in the wake of Hurricane Ian is over. A judge closed the case on Tuesday and granted summary judgment in the city’s favor.
The Edgewater City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with developer Lennar Monday night, greenlighting a scaled-back housing project that promises enhanced flood control measures.
The Edgewater City Council adjourned Monday after accepting a settlement offer from Lennar Homes, framing the deal as a win despite losing a lawsuit to the construction company.
Residents of Creek Run Lane in Eustis returned home Thursday evening after crews completed emergency road repairs in just six days, marking a significant milestone in the city’s recovery from last month’s devastating floods.
Residents of the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood are being allowed back into their homes after weeks of evacuation prompted by heavy flooding that partially collapsed a culvert system.
Lake County is set to hold a second public meeting for its Vulnerability Assessment through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Resilient Florida Program.
After a "thousand-year storm,' a Lake County family is forced to find another place to stay, underscoring the urgent need for stormwater management and infrastructure improvements.
Lake County officials say Wolf Branch Road, damaged by recent heavy rains, will reopen in about four weeks with improved drainage and road modifications.
Eustis officials provided an update on a partially collapsed bridge that is the only entrance to a neighborhood, forcing residents to evacuate.
A breakthrough for neighbors cut off from dry land since over the weekend. After 15 inches of rain fell in just 12 hours Sunday night, historic flooding is starting to recede in Titusville neighborhoods.
As Lake County elected leaders mull the work it will take to repair roads damaged by recent flooding, News 6 has been hearing from viewers who have concerns about the long-term stability of Wolf Branch Road.
Amber Brooke Farms will proceed with its fall festival this weekend despite significant flood damage that destroyed a retaining wall and damaged crops Sunday night.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday on social media that officials deployed water pumps “which will remove 30 million gallons of water” from flooded areas in Lake County.
Lake County commissioners are discussing repairs for several roads that were damaged after more than a foot of rain fell in parts of Lake County on Sunday, which caused washouts in some areas.
Seminole County opens sandbag sites out of an abundance of caution after nearly 20 inches of rain fell in portions of Central Florida.
Overnight storms dumped several inches of rain across parts of Brevard County, flooding streets, stalling cars and sending emergency crews to dozens of calls for rescues and water intrusions.
Officials in Titusville are asking residents to stay off of the roads as Sunday’s heavy rains have caused flooding throughout the city.
A young couple’s home on Umbrella Tree Drive flooded Friday for the third time since they purchased the property last March, leaving water-damaged appliances, carpets and personal belongings strewn in their driveway and bound for the dump.
Thursday and Friday were plagued by heavy rains and flood conditions especially for our east coast counties. Today, the skies may not have cleared yet, but the Fall air mass is making its way through the peninsula. How long will these conditions stick around?
Flooding has become a frequent problem in Edgewater, where higher-than-normal tides, strong north winds and clogged storm drains leave water with nowhere to go except into the streets and homes at the lowest elevations.
Edgewater residents living in the Florida Shores neighborhood believe all the new developments in the area are causing their streets to flood every time a heavy rain rolls in.
Flooding along Bonnet Road in Astor is expected to intensify as water from the St. John’s River slowly creeps onto streets and into driveways, leaving residents who live near the river once again confronting rising water despite sunny skies.
Some neighborhoods in Brevard County are dealing with flood problems after heavy rain, strong winds, and higher-than-normal tides.
A family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.
On Monday, there was heavy rain across the county, and residents in the Oak Point Retirement Community saw the Indian River Lagoon spill into the street. The conditions caused water to approach several homes, and residents are worried the situation could become worse over the next few days.
A developing frontal system right off our coastline is set to push a ton of offshore moisture inland, resulting in heavy rains for our eastern counties and very gusty winds pointed right at the coastline. Here's a full breakdown of what's coming
Residents along the St. Johns River in Astor are once again facing flooding threats as water levels continue to rise, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning Monday.
Heavy rains continue for Central Florida, especially over the eastern side of our viewing area. These bouts of very dense rains have prompted National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning, an upgrade to their Aerial flood advisories issued earlier this morning.
In Daytona Beach, near North Beach Street, Fishin’ Hole owner Mike Corle says rainwater flooded the streets and got inside his store Thursday. With more heavy rainfall on the way, Corle says preparation is his only option.
With rain, wind, and possibly dangerous beach conditions expected throughout the weekend, a flood watch remains in effect in Volusia and Brevard counties until Sunday.
Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday.
Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday to address concerns about flooding in Port Orange.
City commissioners will vote on hiring a company for erosion control countermeasures within the Little Wekiva River.
A flood warning is now in effect along the St. Johns River near the Astor area. Wetter-than-normal conditions are expected for the majority of the work week, increasing the threat for minor flooding from Tuesday to Thursday.
For residents living along Clear Water Lake, rising water isn’t just a view out the back door — it’s creeping into their yards.
Deltona city commissioners will vote on a proposal that could bring long-term relief to neighborhoods where flooding has been a recurring problem.
Janét Buford-Johnson says her home is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Ian, nearly three years after the storm devastated her Orlo Vista neighborhood.
City leaders in Edgewater say they are working to balance a new state law with ongoing concerns over flooding caused by new development.
Windermere is investing more than $1.4 million in a stormwater infrastructure project aimed at protecting two of its most flood-prone roads—Bessie Street and Butler Street —while preserving the rustic charm of its historic dirt streets.
A few hours of rain from Tuesday’s tropical wave were enough to flood streets, yards, and sidewalks in the Florida Shores neighborhood of Edgewater, once again leaving residents frustrated by a problem they say has persisted for years.
A round of intense afternoon storms triggered significant flooding in Mims on Tuesday, forcing residents out of their homes and prompting a response from the American Red Cross.
As the State Road 19 construction project continues in downtown Eustis, people are concerned about flooding at a busy intersection. Back in June, the intersection of Orange Avenue and Bay Street flooded. While this intersection has flooded in the past, some said they feel like the construction has made it worse.
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$1 million in state funds will be used to reinforce canals in Edgewater, especially around the Florida Shores neighborhood. Many of these canals have not been upgraded since they were built in the 1990s, despite significant growth in the area.
After an initial round of relief, some homeowners in Winter Springs living near the city's multiple clogged creeks, and thus the ongoing fear of flooding during heavy rainstorms, are disappointed.
A multimillion-dollar drainage project that aims to fix the flooding issues that have plagued the Midway community for years is expected to finally break ground this year.
With the area of interest off our east coast combining with upper level influence in the form of a ball of energy off our western shores, the rains are really cranking across our area. We're thinking this could add some time to your morning and especially afternoon commutes tomorrow, with a more widespread threat of heavier rains spreading into your Thursday.
Nearly 17 years after Tropical Storm Fay dumped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Debary, many neighbors in the Lakeside area still hold their breath every hurricane season.
