Flood Protection

Elevation Data

Citizens can now check flood zone information and obtain a copy of their elevation certificate online.  This information is important to know in case of severe weather or a hurricane. 

FLOOD MAPS HAVE CHANGED: What you should know.

It is important for all citizens and business owners to understand the potential risks of flooding from severe weather or a hurricane. The federal government has issued new flood hazard maps for Lee County, which are based on updated engineering studies. Please familiarize yourself with the new maps and actions you can take to minimize health and property risks associated with flooding...

After fires, floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. News reports from flooded areas often include descriptions of people in areas of imminent flooding trying to protect their property with sandbags ...

Flooding in Cape Coral can occur from two causes, heavy rain and storm surge. Torrential rain is often associated with severe weather such as tropical storms or hurricanes. Aside from localized street flooding, the Cape’s stormwater infrastructure has proven to perform well relative to preventing flood losses to homes and businesses during torrential rainstorms ...

Several of the City’s efforts to prevent flooding depends on your cooperation and assistance. This is how you can help ...