Event Brief
Aug 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
New FEMA Flood Maps Planned for Clearwater’s Alligator Creek
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Federal emergency officials are preparing updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the Alligator Creek watershed in Clearwater. The proposed changes could alter flood insurance requirements for nearby property owners, with parcel-by-parcel details available on the city’s Forerunner portal. Public comments and formal appeals are set to open Aug. 21.
WHO: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local property owners in Clearwater; Clearwater city officials administering the parcel lookup portal
WHAT: Proposed updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the Alligator Creek watershed, with potential changes to flood insurance requirements and flood zone designations
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: Clearwater, Florida
WHY: The maps are being updated through the FEMA FIRM process, which will revise flood zone boundaries and regulatory elevations for the Alligator Creek watershed.
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