Open Houses: New Alligator Creek Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Next date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

FEMA is preparing to issue new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the Alligator Creek watershed area of Clearwater that may affect several properties. Residents located near the area may now need flood insurance, and some may no longer need flood insurance. To search if a property’s flood zone or base flood elevation has changed, visit clearwaterfl.withforerunner.com and scroll down to toggle between the current Effective FIRM and Preliminary FIRM tab, which show the proposed changes to the flood maps.

Comments and appeals can also be submitted on clearwaterfl.withforerunner.com for any impacted property by clicking "Submit” and then on “Alligator Creek Preliminary FIRM – Comment and Appeal Review” and then click on “Get started” and create an account.

To learn more, attend one of these informational open houses:

• Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, East Community Library, 2465 Drew St.
• Sept. 30, 4 to 7 p.m., Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St. N.
• Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Community Library, 2465 Drew St.

If you have questions, email AlligatorCreek@MyClearwater.com, call Clearwater’s Planning and Development Department at (727) 562-4567, and choose option #7.

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Multiple Locations, Clearwater