Flooding and Stormwater
Pinellas County is here to help you prepare your home for a potential flood and help you know what to do during and after a flood occurs.
Stormwater & Vegetation Division
Stormwater and Vegetation, a division of Public Works, operates and maintains the county's stormwater infrastructure, maintains right-of-ways, easements and other lands through the practice of urban forestry, landscape services, and vegetation management. The division also provides countywide mosquito control for public health protection, is responsible for watershed management and surface water quality as well as the administration of the county's floodplain management program.
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Submit Real Estate Disclosure Program Participation Form
Real estate agents are in an ideal position to inform buyers about a property’s flood risk and if flood insurance is required.......
Neighborhood Flooding Frequently Asked Questions
For hurricanes, tropical storms or any rain events, communication and preparedness are key to managing flooding risk. This Q&A includes resources to......
Flood Insurance versus Disaster Assistance
Document detailing the advantages of flood insurance versus disaster assistance....
CEMP Review Acknowledgement Form
Certification form to accompany a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan...
Chapter 158 – Ordinance 21-25
Amendment to Chapter 158 (Floodplain Management) of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, dated October 14, 2021...
Disaster Preparedness Initiatives
Preparing for disasters to protect lives, homes and businesses is essential for a resilient community. Every hurricane season poses new threats, and......
Countywide Wastewater / Stormwater Task Force Holds Kick-off Meeting
October 2016 news release announcing the kick-off meeting of the Wasterwater / Stormwater Task Force. ...
GIS Applications
Pinellas County has collected information in one spot that makes it easy for residents and business owners to find out information about......
Find an Elevation Certificate
An elevation certificate is a document prepared by a licensed surveyor which includes Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map information,......
Scientific Resolution Panels
FEMA factsheet on scientific resolution panels, which is a process that ensures the flood hazard data shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) uses the best science available....