Volusia County may need another stormwater fee increase to fund future flood mitigation projects

Volusia County may need another stormwater fee increase to fund future flood mitigation projects

Nearly two years after Hurricane Milton flooded neighborhoods across Volusia County, county leaders say they may need to raise stormwater fees again to pay for future flood mitigation projects.

Volusia County stormwater fund could run dry by 2030, officials warn

Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years.

Zephyrhills considers stormwater fee after Hurricane Milton flooding left residents underwater

It's been more than a year and a half since Hurricane Milton hit Zephyrhills, and residents are still dealing with the aftermath. So, city leaders are now considering a new stormwater fee to reduce future flooding.Retention ponds like the one on 9th Avenue overflowed during the storm, leaving some residents unable to drive through their neighborhood.WATCH: Zephyrhills considers stormwater fee after Hurricane Milton flooding left residents underw…