Naturally Florida

Author: Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

Naturally Florida is a podcast about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida's hosts, Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan, bring over 25 years of experience in natural resources and conservation to Naturally Florida. Listeners will learn about Florida wildlife, local ecosystems, and conservation issues in the Sunshine State. If you love learning about nature but need to learn on-the-go, this podcast is for you. This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension's Natural Resources programs in Polk and Pinellas Counties.
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Inland Flooding: Hurricane Series, Part 3
Episode 11
Monday, 17 November, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our annual podcast survey is live! Please share your thoughts and how the survey has inspired change with us, here:⁠ https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEf5YoxkFv87GIu⁠***In this episode, we explain how hurricanes cause inland flooding through extreme rainfall and connected watershed systems. We’ll discuss why Florida’s flat terrain and development patterns make inland flooding so persistent, how these events impact water quality and wildlife, and what practical steps Floridians can take to protect their homes and communities. Learn More:See the most up-to-date FEMA Flood Map for your community: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home (FEMA)Get a quote or learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program: https://www.floodsmart.gov Florida Well Owners Network: https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/well/ (UF/IFAS)Benefits of Floodplains: https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/wildlife-conservation/benefits-natural (FEMA)Sources:https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home https://www.archbold-station.org/projects/floodplains/ https://msc.fema.gov/msccontent/Flood_Hazard_Mapping_Updates_Overview_Fact_Sheet.pdfhttps://www.floodsmart.gov