Hurricane Season Begins to Take Shape in Florida With New Flooding Warnings
On July 30th, 2026, Fox Weather warned of serious flooding risks throughout Florida. Hurricane season may have been relatively quiet thus far, but floods can occur at any moment. What should you be doing to prepare as a homeowner? Can a Fort Lauderdale property insurance lawyer help if you need to file a claim?
High Humidity to Blame for Increased Flood Risk
Fox Weather notes that high humidity is fueling storms in Florida. Although these might not be hurricanes, they can still cause tremendous amounts of damage via serious downpours. Flash flood threats are elevated, and thunderstorms are likely throughout the Sunshine State. Storms are also expected to disrupt or cancel hundreds of flights across the region. That said, Northern and Central Florida face the worst flash flood risks as of this writing.
How Can Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale Protect Against Flash Floods?
Perhaps the most obvious strategy when facing flash floods in Fort Lauderdale is to check your insurance coverage. Although hurricane season is underway, it might still be possible to assess your options. Flood insurance may be cheaper and more accessible than in previous months and years, especially as more insurers return to Florida and compete with one another for customers.
If it’s too late to obtain flood insurance or you can’t get it for whatever reason, you may want to consider more practical, “hands-on” flood prevention strategies. An easy task is to clear leaves, trash, and fronds from your yard, especially around drainage areas or “swales.” Even a small amount of debris can prevent the area around your home from draining properly. Pay close attention to your storm drains and gutters, and make sure they are completely clear before the rain arrives.
If forecasters have predicted serious flash floods in your area, consider investing in inflatable tubes that you can place around your doors and entryways beforehand. Don’t forget your garage doors, which represent common points of entry for floods. Many homeowners have also experienced positive results by sealing the bottom of their doors with caulk or tape.
Sandbags may be effective, but you should remember that they only serve to divert rainwater. Sandbags cannot completely seal your home against the influx of water, as they are not waterproof. If you’re going to use sandbags, try to redirect the water away from your home instead of trying to create a waterproof seal.
Contact Our Fort Lauderdale Property Insurance Lawyers Today
At Fuxa & Tyler, our legal team is made up of a diverse combination of attorneys who are well-positioned to protect the legal rights and financial interests of policyholders. If your property insurance claim was denied, we can help. For a free consultation, please call us today at (954) 990-5251. With an office in Sunrise, we represent policyholders in Broward County and throughout the state of Florida.
Sources:
foxweather.com/weather-news/humidity-florida-downpours-weekend-flood-travel-threat
wpbf.com/article/florida-tracking-heavy-rain-flooding-risk-storms-monday/73272718