Florida's climate future: trends and predictions

These articles explore Florida's climate future, highlighting trends in extreme weather, policy and solutions.

Technology steps in to address pollution in Biscayne Bay with Miami-Dade launching projects to filter water flowing into the bay. New initiatives aim to clean stormwater pollutants and improve water quality.

Concerning sea level rise, Miami anticipates up to two feet by 2060. Local and governmental bodies plan using different sea level forecasts for various projects.

A new law may mandate disclosure of a home's flood history to buyers. Real estate agents, alongside experts, recommend flood insurance and checking flood maps to safeguard property investments.

Take a look at the stories below.

No children were playing on the dinosaur or pony ride at the Little River Pocket Mini Park Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2021, after the park was flooded with King Tide waters. This type of flooding could be much more common in the future as sea levels rise. By Emily Michot

NO. 1: WE ANSWER YOUR CLIMATE QUESTIONS: HOW MUCH SEA LEVEL RISE IS MIAMI EXPECTING?

Exactly how high will the tide rise? Scientists have a prediction. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris

An orange, floating berm used to collect garbage and debris stretches across the Little River just north of the South Florida Water Management District’s flood control device near NE 82nd St and NE fourth Pl. Friday October 15, 2021. The berm also marks the end point for any water vessels heading east along the Little River. To continue along the river past this point boats would have to be lifted out of the water and carried across NE 82nd St. By Emily MIchot

NO. 2: BISCAYNE BAY IS POLLUTED. MIAMI-DADE HOPES THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP CLEAN IT UP

Three pilot projects have been installed in Miami-Dade rivers and canals. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Courtney Heath

Water seeps into Sam Demarco’s home as a heavy downpour flooded his neighborhood on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 3: THOUSANDS OF FLORIDA HOMES HAVE FLOODED BEFORE. TIPS TO AVOID BUYING ONE

FEMA flood zones are only the place to start. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.