Experts say that Rodman Dam is in disrepair and could pose a risk downstream if we were hit by hurricane. Opponents say that ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — This hurricane season, technology continues to take on a larger role in disaster response. For Manatee ...

Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents ...

It’s that time of the year again, Hurricane Season! Coming off of a tough 2024 season that had 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes ...

Flood zones changing in Manatee County Residents may be affected financially Find Your Flood Zone The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact ...

Bradenton and Palmetto are considering more intense coastline development while Sarasota and Manatee counties struggle with flooding concerns.

A long-awaited update to FEMA's flood maps for Harris County has been delayed again, eight years after Hurricane Harvey revealed how the current renderings drastically underestimate homeowners ...

According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, it's essential for residents to know if they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying flood-prone area ... The evacuation levels in Manatee ...

and I'm sure we'll have more discussions going forward," Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard said. While the cleanup efforts may not eliminate flood risks, residents believe the ...

Contractors noted outdated flood maps and stormwater treatment infrastructure as sources of concern as storm season approaches. Recently, an independent contractor hired by Manatee County to study the ...

Six months after Hurricane Debby deluged hundreds of Manatee County homes ... Tara said he used rainfall and flood data from state and federal agencies and the county to map the flow of water ...