CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) - Hurricane Debby proved that even a glancing blow from a tropical system can lead to extensive flooding. Sandbags can be a useful tool to protect your home from rising water.

Tropical Storm Debby has touched down in the D.C. area. It’s expected to make life a bit more miserable for people in the D.C. area. But there are some things you can do to prepare. A lot of homes and ...

Across Florida, residents are rushing to fill sandbags and haul them back to their homes in the hopes of keeping the floodwaters out before Hurricane Milton brings a 12-foot storm surge and up to 15 ...

FLORIDA — Whenever a tropical storm or hurricane approaches the state, flooding is always a concern. Many residents use sandbags as a barrier to divert moving water away from homes or buildings. If ...

As Hurricane Milton approaches coastal Florida, residents are again packing and setting out sandbags, a familiar attempt at limiting flood damage that has become a ritual in the wake of Hurricane ...

In preparation for potential storm impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, Hernando County Government will be opening Sandbag Stations from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at ...

On Thanksgiving Day, one Boiling Springs church made sure no one had to spend the holiday by themselves. At Northbrook Baptist Church, it wasn’t just about the ...