What's Your Flood Risk?

Do you live in Hillsborough County? Are you in a flood zone? Do you know? If so, when was the last time you checked? Find out what determines a Flood Zone as defined by FEMA(Federal Emergency Management Agency).

Residents in Hillsborough County can check their "flood zone status" online by using the Hillsborough County Flood Map. This site enables you to key in your address or folio number for an updated map of your area to confirm your property location and flood zone level.

There are a few areas with exceptions. There is specific contact information available for each area. Some of the areas haven't recieved fully updated maps requiring additional information. These exceptions include the following cities:

• City of Tampa **Call 274-3100
• Temple Terrace Residents **Call 989-7170
• Plant City **Call 659-4200 for designated information
• Sun City Center **Go to: Sun City Center and Kings Point Map

Photo compliments of St. Pete Times taken during Hurricane season in Tampa in 2000. Photo taken by Skip O'Rourke.