Resources

When it comes to understanding and preparing for flooding, having access to reliable information is essential. This section provides quick access to official resources for homeowners, businesses, and communities seeking guidance on flood risks, insurance, stormwater regulations, and emergency preparedness.

Local Resources

• Volusia County Public Works Contact Information – Have questions about drainage systems, flood mitigation projects, or stormwater regulations? Click here for more information.
• Volusia County Emergency Management – Stay updated on flood warnings, evacuation routes, and emergency preparedness tips. Click here for more information.
• Download the Volusia County Emergency Management app – During an emergency event, provides real-time news alerts, sandbag distribution sites, and locations of emergency shelters. Click here to download the app in the Apple App store; click here to download the app through Google Play.

Public Works Contacts for Incorporated Areas

Stormwater management in incorporated areas is handled by individual municipal governments. If you live within city limits and have concerns about drainage, flooding, or stormwater infrastructure, please contact your local Public Works Department using the information below:

• Daytona Beach: 386-671-8600

• Daytona Beach Shores: 386-763-5351

• DeBary: 386-601-0207

• DeLand: 386-626-7195

• Deltona: 386-878-8950

• Edgewater: 386-424-2400

• Holly Hill: 386-248-9499

• Lake Helen: 386-228-2121

• New Smyrna Beach: 386-410-2810

• Oak Hill: 386-345-3522

• Orange City: 386-775-5471

• Ormond Beach: 386-676-3220

• Pierson: 386-749-2661

• Ponce Inlet: 386-322-6729

• Port Orange: 386-506-5500

• South Daytona: 386-322-3080

Federal & State Resources

• FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center – Use this tool to check flood zone designations for your property and understand how flood maps impact insurance and building regulations. Click here to enter an address to determine if you are located within a flood zone.
• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Learn how flood insurance can protect your home or business and find out if you're eligible for coverage. Click here to learn more about the NFIP.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Floodplain Management – Understand state floodplain regulations and resources available to Florida residents. Click here for more information.

Weather & Flood Monitoring Resources

• NOAA’s Sea Level Rise Viewer – Enter an address to determine how your property could be impacted due to rising sea levels. Click here to access the tool.
• NOAA’s Stormwater Inundation Modeling by Event – This tool describes coastal stormwater inundation models based on certain events. Click here to access the tool.
• US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Data for Florida – View real-time river and groundwater levels to assess potential flooding risks. Click here to access the tool.

By utilizing these resources, residents and business owners can stay informed, take proactive steps to reduce flood risks, and ensure they are prepared for any weather-related challenges Volusia County may face.