Inland Flooding: Hurricane Series, Part 3

Inland Flooding: Hurricane Series, Part 3

From Naturally Florida by Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

November 17, 2025 · 26 min · Season 5 · Episode 11

About this episode

This episode explains how hurricanes cause inland flooding in Florida and discusses its impacts and mitigation strategies.

In this episode, we explain how hurricanes cause inland flooding through extreme rainfall and connected watershed systems. We’ll discuss why Florida’s flat terrain and development patterns make inland flooding so persistent, how these events impact water quality and wildlife, and what practical steps Floridians can take to protect their homes and communities. Learn More: See the most up-to-date FEMA Flood Map for your community: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home (FEMA) Get a quote or learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program: https://www.floodsmart.gov Florida Well Owners Network: https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/well/ (UF/IFAS) Benefits of Floodplains: https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/wildlife-conservation/benefits-natural (FEMA) Sources: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home https://www.archbold-station.org/projects/floodplains/ https://msc.fema.gov/msccontent/Flood_Hazard_Mapping_Updates_Overview_Fact_Sheet.pdf https://www.floodsmart.gov

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Carnevale, Lara Milligan

Topics covered

  • hurricanes
  • inland flooding
  • water quality
  • wildlife
  • Florida
  • flood management

Keywords

  • hurricanes
  • inland flooding
  • Florida
  • water quality
  • flood insurance
  • flood management
  • wildlife conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program, Florida Well Owners Network, UF/IFAS, Archbold Station

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