New FEMA flood maps are available for Collier County homeowners. Some properties will be moved into "high-risk" flood zones. Click to check if your home's ZONE has changed.

Collier County has introduced a new tool to help homeowners stay ahead of storm risks. The county unveiled a new flood hazard map that constantly updates with data on risks and mitigation.

But while two feet may feel far off, experts say the impacts of rising tides and extreme rainfall are being felt now. The ...

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While we were merrily distracted, tens of thousands of Florida homeowners ... anticipated new flood risk maps on Dec. 20, and unsuspecting residents learned that they may now be required to ...

With the launch of new FEMA flood zone maps ... "That's a misnomer here in Florida. Everybody is in a flood zone, it's whether it's low hazard or high hazard." Norberg said now is the time ...

I share this to hopefully inspire more people to buy flood insurance and protect their families. And the experts agree. "Every homeowner in Florida should ... people who are now promoting ...

For decades, Florida ... they’re in a flood zone and need mandatory federal insurance. Those policies, and how much you pay for them, are based on FEMA’s well-known flood maps.

Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy ... You can check your home's flood zone using the FEMA flood map tool. Enter the address and a map will pop up showing your ...

While we were merrily distracted, tens of thousands of Florida homeowners ... anticipated new flood risk maps on Dec. 20, and unsuspecting residents learned that they may now be required to ...