Planning, buying, insuring, or managing coastal property in Southeast Florida means answering two related questions: (1) Is the property in a FEMA flood zone (and what’s the Base Flood Elevation)?  and (2) How exposed is it to storm surge?  The places in this short guide differ in how those questions are answered: Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach include barrier-island / Intracoastal neighborhoods where ocean surge and wave action are key risks, while Palm Coast’s risk picture

Hurricane season in Florida is a yearly event that runs from June 1 to November 30 , and if you're renting in Palm Coast, it’s essential...