Stormwater and Flooding

Stormwater is runoff from rain that flows through our yards, streets and parking lots, picking up pollutants along the way. These pollutants could be soil, gravel, chemicals, paint, even trash. The stormwater enters our storm system, sometimes flowing through ponds in our neighborhoods before it ends up in Tampa Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Since Clearwater is a coastal city, it is even more important that pollutants are prevented from entering the stormwater system and flow into major waterbodies.

Report Flooding

Report flooding or standing water. If this is an emergency, call 911.

Pinellas County Real Estate Flood Disclosure Program

Real estate agents are in an ideal position to inform buyers about a property’s flood risk and if flood insurance is required.

Flood Zones & Elevations

Go to an interactive map where the public can access available flood and elevation data for individual properties.

Stormwater Ordinance & Fees

All developed property shall be levied to provide for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, regulation, surveying, and inspection of the stormwater management facilities around the city.

Help Keep Clearwater's Stormwater Clean

Only rain should go down the drain. Clearwater is a coastal city, so making sure we lessen our impacts on stormwater pollution is so important.

Clearwater’s Rain Trays Keep Stormwater Out of Sewer System

Rain trays, sometimes referred to as “rain stoppers,” that are designed to prevent rainwater from entering the sewer system through manholes.

City Offers Flood-Protection Assistance

The city of Clearwater provides site visits, one-on-one consultations and advice to homeowners about property protection measures against flooding.

Fitch Affirms Clearwater's AAA Stormwater Rating

Fitch Ratings publishes credit ratings that are forward-looking opinions on the relative ability of an entity or obligation to meet its financial commitments. In addition to Fitch, the other primary two are Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

Floodplain Management

Find flood management resources such as elevation certificates and flood zones.

North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project

Plans are under way to implement the North Clearwater Beach stormwater master plan to improve the existing stormwater system to help minimize future flooding.

King Tides

Know what a king tide is and how it can impact Clearwater's residents who live in low-lying areas.

Illicit Discharge Is Illegal

It is illegal to dispose of yard waste, concrete, wood, trash and other harmful materials into the stormwater system. The result is costly blockages and broken pipes, which prevent storm drains from operating.

Report Illicit Discharge

The city encourages reporting illicit discharge or dumping into storm drains to protect our waterways.

Storm Drain Mural Program

Decorate a storm drain with messaging and artwork discouraging disposal down storm drains

Skip the Fertilizer Now Through Sept. 30

Now through Sept. 30, skip the fertilizer. It is against code in Pinellas County to fertilize lawns during the rainy season to protect our waterways.

Clearwater's Vulnerability Assessment

The city of Clearwater will present final results of its citywide vulnerability assessment Sept. 16, 2024.