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FLOOD MITIGATION

FLOOD MITIGATION

New Smyrna Beach resident offers to sell home to save neighbors from future flooding

Elevate Florida offers grants for structure elevation, property acquisition, or other mitigation efforts to reduce flood damage.

3:21

Volusia County1 week ago

ELEVATE PROGRAM

Water almost reaches houses along Shore Drive East near R.E. Olds Park in Oldsmar as Hurricane Debby passes the Tampa Bay area offshore. (File photo)

ELEVATE PROGRAM

ELEVATE PROGRAM

Deadline to apply for Florida's elevate program is tonight

Federal funds of $400 million were put aside for Elevate Florida, which offers a step-scale of assistance based on homes' history of hurricane damage.

2:09

Tampa2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (NOAA via AP)

What to know about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane names

There is one new name on the list this year.

Nationwide2 weeks ago

MILTON SIX MONTHS LATER

Edgewater residents Lisa Delaney (left) and Kimberly Penny (right) recall what it was like experiencing chronic flooding during Hurricane Milton in their Florida Shores neighborhood on Oct. 9, 2024. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

MILTON SIX MONTHS LATER

MILTON SIX MONTHS LATER

With hurricane season approaching, Edgewater works to fortify against floods

Rain totals in Edgewater were between 8-10 inches during Hurricane Milton, flooding several streets in the Florida Shores neighborhood.

3:01

Volusia County2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton

National Hurricane Center director announces big change ahead of 2025 hurricane season

NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan says Potential Tropical Cyclone forecasts can go out earlier to give people more time to prepare.

Nationwide2 weeks ago

Satellite image of Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 26, 2024. (NOAA)

Colorado State University is calling for above normal activity this hurricane season

The forecast calls for an above normal season in the Atlantic.

Nationwide3 weeks ago

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Ohio Task Force 1 members carry out search and rescue missions in Saint Lucie, Florida, after Hurricane Milton. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Task Force 1)

Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from the list of Atlantic storm names

Brianna, Holly and Miguel will replace the names in 2030.

Nationwide3 weeks ago

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

Miller Lake in Volusia County. (Spectrum News/Devin Martin)

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

Floridians have a week left to apply for Elevate Florida's storm mitigation aid

Elevate Florida offers financial aid for storm-related projects including home elevations, wind retrofits and reconstruction.

Volusia County3 weeks ago

HURRICANE RECOVERY

Damage to Betty Queen's home after a tornado moved through her neighborhood in Stuart, Fla. (Courtesy: Betty Queen)

HURRICANE RECOVERY

HURRICANE RECOVERY

Tornado survivor shares her story after Hurricane Milton's historic outbreak

Betty Queen shares her story as she and her four children braced for one of Milton's many devastating tornadoes.

3:04

Orlando4 weeks ago

HURRICANE-DAMAGED HOMES

Homeowner Earl Wischmeyer's New Smyrna Beach home after it was lifted four feet. (Spectrum News 13/Asher Wildman)

HURRICANE-DAMAGED HOMES

HURRICANE-DAMAGED HOMES

Lifting a home in a flood prone area is not cheap or easy

Homeowners who live in flood prone areas are struggling to decide if they should lift their home, or take their losses and move elsewhere.

2:41

Orlando4 weeks ago

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

Tropicana Field is still damaged from Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida. (Spectrum News)

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

Helene and Milton: Path to Recovery

Six months since an unforgettable couple of weeks that changed so many lives, Spectrum News checks in on people still dealing with the aftermath.

41:51

Florida4 weeks ago

POWER OUTAGE MAPS

Crews work to restore power on Oct. 11, 2024 in Deltona, Fla. (Massiel Leyva/Spectrum News)

POWER OUTAGE MAPS

POWER OUTAGE MAPS

Track power outages and restorations across Central Florida

Here's the latest on possible power outages in the Central Florida area.

Orlando1 month ago

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SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE

Category 1: Winds 74-95mph

Category 2: Winds 96-110mph

Category 3: Winds 111-129mph

Category 4: Winds 130-156mph

Category 5: Winds 157+mph

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Hurricane Websites

National Hurricane Center -- Maintains a continuous watch on tropical systems over the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and eastern Pacific.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- Coordinates response to disasters occuring within the United States.
Florida Emergency Management -- Prepares for disasters within Florida, and helps in the recovery process.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -- Federal agency focused on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere. Provides information and resouces for dealing with hurricanes.
U.S. Postal Service: Mail Service Updates -- In the event of severe weather, the USPS will list post office closings and mail entry limits on its website.

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FLOOD MITIGATION

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FLOOD MITIGATION

FLOOD MITIGATION

New Smyrna Beach resident offers to sell home to save neighbors from future flooding

Elevate Florida offers grants for structure elevation, property acquisition, or other mitigation efforts to reduce flood damage.

3:21

Volusia County1 week ago

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

Miller Lake in Volusia County. (Spectrum News/Devin Martin)

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

ELEVATE FLORIDA PROGRAM

Floridians have a week left to apply for Elevate Florida's storm mitigation aid

Elevate Florida offers financial aid for storm-related projects including home elevations, wind retrofits and reconstruction.

Volusia County3 weeks ago

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

Tropicana Field is still damaged from Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida. (Spectrum News)

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

HURRICANE SEASON SPECIAL

Helene and Milton: Path to Recovery

Six months since an unforgettable couple of weeks that changed so many lives, Spectrum News checks in on people still dealing with the aftermath.

41:51

Florida4 weeks ago

HURRICANE RECOVERY

Transform386 leaders present the Action Plan for Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

HURRICANE RECOVERY

HURRICANE RECOVERY

Volusia County seeks input on $133M hurricane recovery plan

Residents can submit comments on the Transform386 website or via email.

2:34

Volusia County1 month ago

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FEMA hurricane disaster relief deadline Tuesday

FEMA extended the deadline from December to give residents more time to claim losses from the storm. You can apply online or at 800-621-3362.

2:47

Florida3 months ago

Edgewater residents have packed city council meetings and a town hall to share their concerns about flooding in the community. (Spectrum News)

Edgewater to hold 2nd reading Monday on development moratorium

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers.

3:31

Volusia County3 months ago

Mel Himes' property floods after hurricanes like Ian in 2022 and Milton in October and severely damages his barn and other buildings. (Courtesy of Mel Himes)

Some Deltona residents seek St. Johns Water Management District's help with flooding issues

Floodgates block water from other cities and lakes from draining, a resident said. The district said Deltona must request that gates be opened.

Volusia County4 months ago

DROP-OFF SITES CLOSING

Volusia County debris drop-off site in Orange City to close. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

DROP-OFF SITES CLOSING

DROP-OFF SITES CLOSING

Volusia County to close Hurricane Milton debris drop-off sites

The five sites will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9.

1:52

Volusia County4 months ago

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Storm Season Knowledge

Storm surge washed part of the famous Henry Flagler Railroad away. Courtesy: State Library of Florida

Remembering the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935

A close call for Tampa Bay: the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 remains the strongest to ever strike Florida.

Florida7 months ago

Hurricane

September hurricanes that brought devastation to the U.S.

September brings the peak of hurricane season and is typically an active month.

Nationwide7 months ago

Flooding

Seven times July hurricanes caused major damage

A few of the most devastating occurred in recent years.

Nationwide9 months ago

HURRICANE SEASON

Storm Surge

HURRICANE SEASON

HURRICANE SEASON

Storm surge: A hurricane’s most dangerous threat

A hurricane's wind speed grabs lots of attention, but it's a hurricane's power to move water that is the most dangerous.

Nationwide1 year ago

Hurricane

Most destructive August hurricanes: A look back in history

As we move further into the Atlantic hurricane season, let's take a look back at some of the strongest storms we've seen in August.

Nationwide1 year ago

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Weather Explained: What is Saharan dust layer?

Saharan dust plays a big role in tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic.

1:04

Nationwide1 year ago

A veery in Central Park in Manhattan.

Hurricane forecasting is for the birds

These birds might be better at forecasting hurricane seasons than scientists.

Nationwide1 year ago

HURRICANE NICOLE

Hurricane Nicole inflicted damage in areas around Florida, including A1A, a crucial passage on the East Coast. (Spectrum News)

HURRICANE NICOLE

HURRICANE NICOLE

Emergency Repairs to A1A to begin

Crews are restoring A1A in Flagler and Volusia counties.

Flagler County2 years ago

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