Floods

Private Wells 101: Bacterial Contamination and Shock Chlorination

Yilin Zhuang and Mary Lusk

How Likely Is a 100-Year Rainfall Event During the Next Ten Years?

Young Gu Her, William Lusher, and Kati Migliaccio

What to Do When Septic Systems Are Impacted by Flooding from Storms or Groundwater Rise

Mary G. Lusk

The purpose of this publication is to explain how septic systems may be affected by floods from hurricanes and other storms and/or by climate change (sea-level rise) that raises the level of the groundwater under septic system soils. Written by Mary G. Lusk, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2023.

Sources of Information on Flood-Resistant Design and Construction

Michael T. Olexa and Sean Olevnik

This publication is designed to provide accurate, current, and authoritative information on the subject. However, since the laws, regulations, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which it is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at any time. This publication is distributed with the understanding that the authors are not engaged in rendering legal advice or opinions, and the information contained herein should not be regarded, or relied upon, as a substitute for legal advice or opinion. For these reasons, the utilization of these materials by any person constitutes an agreement to hold harmless the authors, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and the University of Florida for any liability claims, damages, or expenses that may be incurred by any person as a result of reference to or reliance on the information contained in this fact sheet.

Practices to Minimize Flooding Damage to Commercial Vegetable Production

Guodong Liu, Yuncong Li, Xiangju Fu

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Hurricane Helene: Florida agricultural production losses top $40M, UF economists estimate

Megan Winslow

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Helene is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of losses between $40.3 million and $162.2 million. This range will be narrowed in a final report released in the coming months. The […]

Flood Recovery for Edible Gardens

Kaleena Davis

Our communities are resilient, and so is nature. With hurricane season in full swing and storms bringing wind and flooding across the state, let’s discuss necessary steps we must take to rebuild beautiful gardens safely following a flood. In this post we will briefly cover: General Post-Flood Safety Food Safety Soil Irrigation Resource Recovery GENERAL […]

Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share adverse impacts of Hurricane Debby

Megan Winslow

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Debby. Where: Agricultural producers can complete the survey at go.ufl.edu/debbyagimpacts or report information to their local UF/IFAS Extension county office by calling or visiting in person. About: UF/IFAS requests agricultural producers affected […]