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Forecasters had made preseason predictions that the Atlantic hurricane season would see fewer storms than usual, but some researchers now say above-average activity is in store.
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By Claire Sullivan, Florida Phoenix
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7/11/23
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Districtwide, June rainfall averaged 8.20 inches, which is 1.46 inches above the average for the month.
The cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 54.65 inches, 3.64 inches above the average.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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7/11/23
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The study discovered that hurricanes ultimately help warm the ocean by enhancing its ability to absorb and store heat. And that can have far-reaching consequences.
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By Noel Gutiérrez Brizuela, University of California/San Diego and Sally Warner, Brandeis University
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6/22/23
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While forecasters do not project the storm will gain enough speed to become a hurricane, its future remains unclear, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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6/20/23
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St. Johns River Water Management District staff prepare and train year-round for emergencies — both to address our operational needs and to assist the communities we serve.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/18/23
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May brought average to above-average rainfall to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region and, according to the U.S Drought Monitor, relieved all drought conditions districtwide.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/13/23
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Hurricane Prep: Residents can help, and in fact play a vital role in protecting their local communities before and during hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30th.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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6/12/23
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Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the 2023 Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts up to 17 named storms, including up to nine hurricanes.
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From FEMA
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6/4/23
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Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for hurricane season …
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From AAA
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6/2/23
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The Atlantic hurricane season starts today, and forecasters are keeping a close eye on rising ocean temperatures, and not just in the Atlantic.
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By Christina Patricola, Iowa State University
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5/31/23
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In the North Atlantic, tropical storms typically form over the warm waters off eastern Africa. As they move westward, they often hit Caribbean islands before making landfall on the US.
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By Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee and Nicholas Grondin, University of Tennessee
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5/28/23
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When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens of visual defects to determine which trees pose an unacceptable risk of “failure” — for example, falling or uprooting.
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In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1st and closing November 30th – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is encouraging our communities to get ahead of potential storms.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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5/17/23
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Drought conditions throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region improved, especially along the coast, thanks to above-average rainfall in April.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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5/10/23
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The amount includes more than $3.4 billion to repair or rebuild the property and $445 million to replace damaged contents, with an average payment of more than $104,000.
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From FEMA
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5/4/23
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Ahead of storm season, homeowners should review their insurance policies, document and items that could support future claims and, depending on location, consider additional forms of protection.
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From the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
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5/1/23
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Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare.
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By Smitha Rao, The Ohio State University
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4/28/23
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We’re accustomed to a little rain here in Florida. We call ourselves the Sunshine State, but that’s a lie we made up to fool the tourists.
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The St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region is experiencing varying degrees of drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest report.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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4/12/23
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FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support.
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From FEMA
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2/22/23
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Residents in designated counties (including Orange) who lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian.
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From FEMA
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2/7/23
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FEMA has approved 7,644 households with group flood insurance policies for three years as part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
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From FEMA
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2/5/23
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FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program.
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From FEMA
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1/27/23
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These efforts have been supported by more than 4,000 responders from FEMA and other federal agencies who have been on the ground since landfall.
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From FEMA
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1/20/23
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December rainfall was less than half the average for this time of year throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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1/10/23
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