Storm surge flooding from Tropical Storm Debby is seen Sunday, Aug. 4, at Veterans Memorial Park in Oldsmar, Florida. Author: Hunter Bassler Published: 9:56 AM EDT October 9, 2024 ...

Home elevation is becoming essential in Florida, where rising sea levels and stronger storms threaten millions of properties, prompting initiatives like Elevate Florida. The proce ...

Florida Map Shows Where State Will Become Underwater From Sea Level Rise. ... In Florida, at 345-feet, Britton Hill is the highest elevation — the lowest highest elevation in United States.

The area is now facing a disaster scenario as a direct hit from a Cat 4 hurricane looms. See your Florida home's elevation. Tampa residents and Floridians throughout the state can get a better ...

Changes to the Florida Building Code and new floodplain maps will mean buildings in the state will have to be built at higher elevations. Nonresidential buildings will have to be built at 9.5 feet, ...