HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Public Works crews worked tirelessly through the night to combat flooding caused by an unprecedented rainfall event in Town ‘N Country. The area received a staggering 3.89 inches of rain in less than an hour on Wednesday night, on top of 3.4 inches the previous night.
This deluge overwhelmed local canals, prompting pump operators to work overnight to prevent a major flooding disaster. County stormwater teams diligently monitored 15 stormwater pumps to ensure the streets were clear by Thursday morning.
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Efforts to lower floodwaters continue throughout the day, and all pumps will remain operational until water levels allow for safe evaluation and clearing of storm drains.
Residents are urged to:
- Never drive through flooded roadways.
- Obey emergency road signs and barriers.
- Report flood damage by completing the September Storms Disaster Report form by Monday, Sept. 9th at HCFL.gov/StaySafe or by calling (813) 272-5900.
- Report urgent issues to Public Works at (813) 635-5400.
The County is committed to mitigating the effects of this extreme weather event and ensuring the safety of all residents.
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