Flooding puts South Florida at risk

The articles highlight Florida's heightened flood risks. They discuss modernization efforts and policy changes to combat water issues.

One article details how Climate Central's research identifies Florida as facing severe coastal flooding risks by 2050. Another article explores Miami-Dade's pilot projects to filter stormwater run-off into Biscayne Bay, aiming to reduce pollution. A third reports on funding cuts to flood control projects initiated by FEMA under President Trump's administration.

Read the stories below.

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. 1: 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

A resident walks with her belongings through the flooded N 15th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida’s Gulf Coast. By Pedro Portal

NO. 2: FLORIDA MOST AT RISK OF ‘SEVERE COASTAL FLOODING.’ NEW RESEARCH SHOWS WHERE

‘This is a level of exposure that’s going to require a massive amount of planning and investment in coastal resilience.’ | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby

Robert Husted walks through the flood waters surrounding his neighborhood with his dogs, Michael and Mi’Lady, at right, in North Miami, Fla., on Thursday. The state and multiple cities declared a state of emergency as floodwater poured into homes and businesses, stopped traffic on Interstate 95 and froze travel from both major airports. By Al Diaz

NO. 3: MILLIONS IN SOUTH FLORIDA FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS ON HOLD AFTER TRUMP FEMA CUTS

On the chopping block: projects in Miami, Key West and Broward. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris

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. 4: 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.