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Melissa is bringing severe flooding to the Dominican Republic and could hit Jamaica as a major hurricane this weekend.…
Coverage of flooding in Jacksonville and surrounding areas, including storm impacts, infrastructure challenges, and community resilience efforts.
October 13, 2025
Florida communities buy up properties to limit flooding damage
More than a dozen communities, including St. Johns County, have voluntary home buyout programs.…
October 9, 2025
Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way
Rain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…
October 2, 2025
At long last, McCoys Creek flows back to St. Johns River
A $52.8 million, six-year project restored McCoys Creek to prevent flooding in Mixon Town and nearby areas.…
October 2, 2025
Squalls and flooding headed our way this weekend
An area of disturbed weather moving across Florida could lead to flooding and heavy rain, especially east of I-95.…
July 7, 2025
In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries up
The future of the federal agency that counties like St. Johns rely on for rebuilding is uncertain, at the same…
June 4, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Who decides which creek gets dredged?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks what qualifies a specific creek for dredging by the city.…
May 21, 2025
Fernandina seeks residents’ input on flood plan
The city is asking residents to take an online survey to help create “a more resilient Fernandina Beach.”…
February 26, 2025
St. Augustine moves to reduce Lake Maria Sanchez flooding
A plan adopted this week will allow the city to build a seawall to limit flooding from the lake.…
February 20, 2025
St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for flooding
The city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…
October 31, 2024
OPINION | Generational records: A 20-year forecast
Whether we believe climate change to be real, increasingly frequent and more devastating weather patterns where we call home cannot be denied.…
October 24, 2024
2 weeks after Hurricane Milton, communities remain flooded
Compounding the flooding, the St. Johns River is rising again.…
October 23, 2024
Jacksonville’s resiliency strategy nets national award
A national planning association honored Jacksonville for taking steps to enhance resiliency.…
October 14, 2024
St. Augustine warns of king tides flooding
The city is warning that king tides could cause street flooding until Oct. 23.…
October 10, 2024
Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days
Hurricane Milton’s effect on Jacksonville was limited, but tidal flooding could affect some streets during high tides.…
October 10, 2024
St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads
St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast
Hurricane Milton will bring heavy rainfall, flooding and gusty winds to Northeast Florida throughout the day Thursday.…
October 9, 2024
Jacksonville uses dams to hold back Milton’s floodwaters
The city is using Tiger Dams — large plastic tubes that can be filled with water to act as barriers…
September 22, 2024
OPINION | Will Jacksonville regret its stadium spend?
This month’s stress test on local drainage systems suggests money to help Shad Khan monetize his team may have been…
September 6, 2024
Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next
In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…
September 5, 2024
More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast
Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…
August 6, 2024
Black Creek flooding could drive out residents
The north prong of Black Creek had reached 20 feet deep as of Tuesday afternoon — 4 feet above flood…
August 5, 2024
What’s next as Tropical Storm Debby creeps out of Florida?
Jacksonville could still receive 8 to 10 inches of rain as Debby moves up the Southeast coast.…
June 25, 2024
Catastrophic flooding forecast on First Coast in coming years
Hospitals, fire stations, schools and naval bases will flood annually in coming decades as a result of rising sea levels,…