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 Pinellas County, Florida
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While taking care of your lawn this summer, you can help prevent flooding and reduce pollution by keeping grass and leaves out of the street and nearby drains. When storm drains get clogged with debris, water can back up into streets, yards and homes. #FloodplainFriday
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👉🏼 Pinellas County manages floodplains in unincorporated areas. Report issues through Pinellas See-Click-Fix at pinellas.gov/.../report-a-pr…. For city areas, please contact your municipality. The Floodplain Friday series is part of our public education program.
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National Insurance Awareness Day is Sunday! Now is a good time to review your flood insurance policy. Be sure to find out what is covered and what your deductible is. Talk to a flood insurance agent about your options. floodsmart.gov/get-insured #FloodplainFriday
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Planning a project? Find out what building permits you may need & hire a licensed contractor. Permits protect you & others by ensuring all proposed work complies with current construction codes, standards & methods. pinellas.gov/construction-in… #FloodplainFriday
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Pinellas County is gearing up for hurricane season. Check your emergency preparedness kit now! Be sure to include your important documents, water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, radio & hygiene products. bit.ly/PreparePinellas #FloodplainFriday
Emergency kit with various items: a blue first aid kit, bottled water, canned food, a face mask, flashlight, batteries, zip ties, crackers, a hand-crank radio, a LifeStraw, rope, a tarp, peanuts, utensils, and a blue plate and bowl.

ALT Emergency kit with various items: a blue first aid kit, bottled water, canned food, a face mask, flashlight, batteries, zip ties, crackers, a hand-crank radio, a LifeStraw, rope, a tarp, peanuts, utensils, and a blue plate and bowl.

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There is potential for a king tide this weekend. King tides are extreme high tides that occur when the moon is closest to Earth, typically during a full or new moon. They occur in Pinellas County and have caused flooding on roadways in the past.
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If you encounter flooded roads along the coast, do not drive through them. Salt water can damage or disable your car and wake from cars and trucks damages homes and businesses. #FloodplainFriday
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@PinellasEMMay 2
‼️⛈️ A weak tornado or waterspout is possible with this storm in south #Pinellas near @TresIslandFL per @NWSTampaBay, in addition to wind gusts up to 60 MPH and small hail. Seek shelter in these areas now! #FLwx
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@NWSTampaBayMay 2
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Saint Petersburg FL, Pinellas Park FL and Lealman FL until 3:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Saint Petersburg FL, Pinellas Park FL and Lealman FL. This warning is for Southern Pinellas County in west central Florida. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 323,954 people in the warning along with 70 schools and 9 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Saint Petersburg FL, Pinellas Park FL and Lealman FL. This warning is for Southern Pinellas County in west central Florida. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 323,954 people in the warning along with 70 schools and 9 hospitals.

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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until 6 PM EDT
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 183 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Florida. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 9,437,802 people in the watch along with 1825 schools and 114 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 183 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Florida. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 9,437,802 people in the watch along with 1825 schools and 114 hospitals.

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Native plants keep your lawn healthy & prevent algae from filling ponds & lakes. Waterways & storm drains clogged with excess nutrients, grass clippings & leaves cause algae blooms & fish kills. Skip the fertilizer & plant native! bit.ly/UF-IFAS_DevBetterWay #FloodplainFriday
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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.
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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
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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/Calend… as soon as they are available. #PCBCC
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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.
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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
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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/Calend… as soon as they are available. #PCBCC
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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/
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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.
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💧 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.
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Make sure you are financially prepared to recover from a flood event and find out how much flood damage could cost you. #floodplainfriday
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