NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioSeptember 12, 2026Hillsborough County
New FEMA Flood Maps Coming to Clearwater's Alligator Creek
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is releasing updated flood insurance rate maps for the Alligator Creek watershed area in Clearwater. These maps determine flood risks and can affect property insurance requirements and costs for local homeowners. Residents in this watershed should check the new maps to understand how their flood risk may have changed.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
Changes to flood maps can directly impact whether you are required to buy flood insurance and how much you will have to pay for it.
Key Facts
- FEMA is updating flood insurance rate maps.
- The changes apply to the Alligator Creek watershed area.
- The affected region is located in Clearwater.