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- Pinellas County is gearing up for hurricane season. Check your emergency preparedness kit now! Be sure to include your important documents, water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, radio & hygiene products. bit.ly/PreparePinellas #FloodplainFriday
- There is potential for a king tide this weekend. King tides are extreme high tides that occur when the moon is closest to Earth, typically during a full or new moon. They occur in Pinellas County and have caused flooding on roadways in the past.If you encounter flooded roads along the coast, do not drive through them. Salt water can damage or disable your car and wake from cars and trucks damages homes and businesses. #FloodplainFriday
- Pinellas County reposted‼️⛈️ A weak tornado or waterspout is possible with this storm in south #Pinellas near @TresIslandFL per @NWSTampaBay, in addition to wind gusts up to 60 MPH and small hail. Seek shelter in these areas now! #FLwxSevere Thunderstorm Warning including Saint Petersburg FL, Pinellas Park FL and Lealman FL until 3:30 PM EDT
- Pinellas County repostedA tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until 6 PM EDT
- Native plants keep your lawn healthy & prevent algae from filling ponds & lakes. Waterways & storm drains clogged with excess nutrients, grass clippings & leaves cause algae blooms & fish kills. Skip the fertilizer & plant native! bit.ly/UF-IFAS_DevBet… #FloodplainFriday
- A significant cold front will move through Pinellas County on Saturday, bringing unusually cold and windy conditions. Near-freezing temperatures are expected across much of the county, with feels-like temperatures dropping into the mid to lower 20s early Sunday.Freeze conditions can be dangerous. Bundle up, protect pets and plants, and drip faucets to help prevent frozen pipes. Boating conditions will be hazardous. Monitor updates from the National Weather Service at weather.gov/tampa
- The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Board of County Commissioners agendas are posted at pinellas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx as soon as they are available. #PCBCC
- Help prevent flooding and pollution by working with us to keep storm drains and swales clear. Swales prevent flooding by giving rain a place to go. When storm drains and swales get clogged with debris they can lead to flooded streets, yards, and even homes.You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with County staff to evaluate drainage concerns on your property. Find out what you can do to help protect your home from future flooding. Call Pinellas County's Flood Information Services at (727) 464-7700. #FloodplainFriday
- The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Board of County Commissioners agendas are posted at pinellas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx as soon as they are available. #PCBCC
- Both FEMA and the County develop flood maps. These are used to determine flood risks, which guide development and construction. Data gathered from previous storms helps plan for future conditions. Learn more at floodmaps.pinellas.govIf you're building new, don't just meet the minimum requirements. Exceed them. Every dollar you invest in building stronger can save you $6 in future flood damages.
- 💧 Just 1 inch of water damage can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Protect your property and take action to move or raise items such as your AC unit, water heater, or generators.Make sure you are financially prepared to recover from a flood event and find out how much flood damage could cost you. #floodplainfriday
- Planning a construction project? Find out what building permits you may need and hire a licensed contractor. Learn more: pinellas.gov/construction-i… #FloodplainFridayPermits protect you and others by ensuring all proposed work complies with current construction codes, standards, and methods. Once it's built, talk to a flood insurance agent to make sure you have the right coverage at the right price.
















