Monroe County Keys Flood Watch
Real-time flood monitoring and community information for Florida Keys residents
Report Flooding in Your Area
Submit flood reports to help emergency management and protect our island community
Real-Time Keys Flood Monitoring Dashboard
Live flood conditions, storm surge, tide levels, and weather data for the Florida Keys
📖 Hypothetical Service Scenarios
The following are hypothetical examples for illustrative purposes to demonstrate how professional environmental services can assist property owners, developers, and municipalities.
Homeowner Scenario: Property Purchase
Situation: Sarah is buying a home in Marathon, Florida Keys.
Flood Watch shows historical storm surge and flooding in the area. She's concerned about property boundaries near wetlands, mangroves, and coastal zones, and wants to make an informed purchase decision for this Florida Keys property.
Solution Provided:
- Wetland delineation to confirm buildable area
- Environmental due diligence screening
- Flood zone verification and impact assessment
Result: Sarah made informed purchase decision with clear understanding of property limitations, coastal flood risk, and protected habitat areas. Avoided potential $15K in unexpected wetland and mangrove mitigation costs.
Developer Scenario: Rezoning Application
Situation: Developer planning coastal resort development.
Property in the Florida Keys partially in flood zone and near protected marine habitats, requires rezoning approval and environmental permitting before proceeding with development.
Solution Provided:
- Comprehensive flood impact analysis
- Stormwater management recommendations
- Environmental permitting support documentation
- Rezoning application environmental assessment
Result: Rezoning approved with flood mitigation plan. Project proceeded on schedule with all environmental compliance in place.
Municipal Scenario: Infrastructure Planning
Situation: Small municipality needs assessment for grant applications.
City needs flood vulnerability assessment for infrastructure planning and to secure federal grant funding for resilience improvements.
Solution Provided:
- Municipal-wide vulnerability assessment
- Critical infrastructure flood risk mapping
- Prioritized mitigation recommendations
- Grant application support documentation
Result: Municipality secured $2M in flood mitigation grants. 10-year infrastructure resilience plan implemented.
About This Community Service
This flood watch displays flood reports submitted by residents of Monroe County and the Florida Keys, which are monitored for accuracy by data scientists at Clearview Geographic. However, these submissions may not encompass all flood events within the region. Community-sourced data should be used for general awareness and planning purposes only.
Locations of road closures are obtained from Monroe County Emergency Management and public works department, as well as the Florida Highway Patrol. Reports of storm surge, flooding, wind, and other storm events are authoritative sources from the National Hurricane Center and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Live tide and weather gauges within the Florida Keys are highlighted, detailing real-time coastal monitoring. Marine conditions, storm surge predictions, and evacuation zones can also be viewed. The data within this system is updated every 5 minutes.
Community Reports
Resident-submitted flood reports monitored by Clearview Geographic data scientists
Road Closures
Monroe County Emergency Management, Public Works Department, and Florida Highway Patrol
Storm Events
National Hurricane Center and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sources
Marine Conditions
Real-time tide gauges and marine weather from NOAA and Coast Guard sources
Update Frequency
Data refreshes every 5 minutes for the most current information
🌊 Florida Flood Watch Network
Provided by Clearview Geographic
Free community information service for Florida Keys emergency management