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How much water hits your property during a Florida storm? The answer might shock you.
Your yard/lot size. Average Florida lot: 8,000-15,000 sq ft
Your roof footprint. Average Florida home: 1,500-3,000 sq ft
Typical Florida thunderstorm: 1-2". Heavy storm: 3-4". Hurricane: 6-12"+
Florida Rain Facts
- •Florida averages 54 inches of rain per year — more than Seattle
- •Summer afternoon storms can dump 2-4 inches in under an hour
- •Most Florida soil is poorly draining sand or clay over limestone
- •High water tables mean water has nowhere to go but your yard