ETF #13 – Purchasing Real Estate in Tampa, Pt 2 – Sinkholes, Flooding, and Hurricanes

(The above image shows a massive sinkhole which continues to form after being filled in, alongside a major road in Pasco County last month.) In this second part of our series on purchasing real estate in Tampa, we tackle the depressing but very serious subjects of sinkholes, floods and hurricanes. We jump into how sinkholes are formed, why the area around Tampa has such a problem with them, and where some of the best and worst areas are located. We will then talk about insurance issues regarding sinkhole coverage, flood coverage, and “wind damage” coverage. The below links are to items discussed in the show: Sinkhole Report: The Favorability of Florida’s Geology to Sinkhole Formation FEMA Flood Map Information Official Site of the National Flood Insurance Program First Street Foundation Flood Factor Methodology My Other Podcast on Global Warming