The Brief
- FEMA has updated flood maps for parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Clearwater.
- Some areas that had never flooded before were hit hard by Hurricane Helene and are now considered flood zones.
- Officials urge homeowners to consider flood insurance, even if not required.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
In some spots, storm surge reached more than seven feet, pushing water into homes and apartments that had never seen flooding before. One apartment complex still has vacant bottom floors after the storms.
What they’re saying:…