Pinellas County

Freeze conditions can be dangerous. Bundle up, protect pets and plants, and drip faucets to help prevent frozen pipes. Boating conditions will be hazardous. Monitor updates from the National Weather Service at weather.gov/tampa

A significant cold front will move through Pinellas County on Saturday, bringing unusually cold and windy conditions. Near-freezing temperatures are expected across much of the county, with feels-like temperatures dropping into the mid to lower 20s early Sunday.

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Board of County Commissioners agendas are posted at pinellas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx as soon as they are available. #PCBCC

You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with County staff to evaluate drainage concerns on your property. Find out what you can do to help protect your home from future flooding. Call Pinellas County's Flood Information Services at (727) 464-7700. #FloodplainFriday

Help prevent flooding and pollution by working with us to keep storm drains and swales clear. Swales prevent flooding by giving rain a place to go. When storm drains and swales get clogged with debris they can lead to flooded streets, yards, and even homes.

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Board of County Commissioners agendas are posted at pinellas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx as soon as they are available. #PCBCC

If you're building new, don't just meet the minimum requirements. Exceed them. Every dollar you invest in building stronger can save you $6 in future flood damages.

Both FEMA and the County develop flood maps. These are used to determine flood risks, which guide development and construction. Data gathered from previous storms helps plan for future conditions.  Learn more at floodmaps.pinellas.gov

Make sure you are financially prepared to recover from a flood event and find out how much flood damage could cost you. #floodplainfriday

💧 Just 1 inch of water damage can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Protect your property and take action to move or raise items such as your AC unit, water heater, or generators.

Permits protect you and others by ensuring all proposed work complies with current construction codes, standards, and methods. Once it's built, talk to a flood insurance agent to make sure you have the right coverage at the right price.

Planning a construction project? Find out what building permits you may need and hire a licensed contractor.  Learn more: pinellas.gov/construction-i… #FloodplainFriday

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. Board of County Commissioners agendas are posted at pinellas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx as soon as they are available. #PCBCC

Pinellas County follows guidance from Resilient Florida about elevated flooding risks. FEMA flood maps do not show the future flooding conditions for your area, including tidal, precipitation, and storm surge. Adapt your property #FloodplainFriday" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">prodapps.dep.state.fl.us/orcp-sva/#Floo…

Higher keeps you drier! Raise your home above FEMA’s minimum to reduce flood damage, and use green solutions like rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plants to reduce runoff and protect waterways. #FloodplainFriday

Click on the map and scroll down to the "modeling layers" to see future coastline impacts.

DYK that FEMA flood maps only show historical flood risk, not the risk of future flooding conditions? The FL Dept of Environmental Protection has built a flooding vulnerability map to show how future sea level and flood conditions might affect you. prodapps.dep.state.fl.us/orcp-sva

Excess water, nutrients, grass clippings and leaves that flow into waterways and storm drains can cause algae blooms and fish kills which can even impact your pets if they drink it! 🪻 Skip the fertilizer, plant native and let nature do the rest.

One way to keep your landscape green and avoid algae-filled water in ponds and lakes is to plant native plants. 🪴💧 ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/ffl-and-you/bu… #FloodplainFriday

Planning a renovation or building new? There are floodplain requirements to protect you from flood loss if the cost of the improvements is at least half the value of the home’s market value prior to the improvements. Learn more: pinellas.gov/construction-i…