Florida Opens Business Flood Damage Survey
FloridaCommerce is collecting damage reports from business owners across 14 counties affected by the 2026 Fall Flooding.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Emergency Response
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FloridaCommerce opened a Business Damage Assessment Survey for business owners affected by the 2026 Fall Flooding, which followed more than 2 feet of rain on parts of Florida's east coast. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for multiple Florida counties on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
Survey responses will help the state expedite recovery by gathering data on the needs of impacted businesses. For Florida residents and business owners, the survey is a direct channel for reporting losses that may affect assistance decisions.
The survey covers business owners in 14 counties, and parts of Florida's east coast received more than 2 feet of rain. Total business losses and the number of affected businesses have not been reported.
The players
Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida who declared the state of emergency and issued executive orders in response to the 2026 Fall Flooding.
FloridaCommerce
Florida state agency that opened the Business Damage Assessment Survey for affected business owners.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
State agency that will open Multi-Agency Resource Centers to help residents apply for disaster assistance.
The details
Business owners report personal property and inventory losses, debris removal costs, whether they needed a temporary location, and how long they expect recovery to take, by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting '2026 Fall Flooding.' Flooding swamped roads and neighborhoods from the Space and Treasure coasts into South Florida after a late-October nor'easter.
Timeline
Late October 2026: Nor'easter pushes swells and heavy rain into Florida's Atlantic Coast.
November 2, 2026: Governor DeSantis declares a state of emergency by executive order.
November 4, 2026: Governor DeSantis amends the emergency with a second executive order.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Multi-Agency Resource Centers open in Palm Beach and Brevard counties.
Seasonal Patterns
The flooding followed a late-October nor'easter that pushed swells and heavy rain into Florida's Atlantic Coast, a pattern tied to the fall storm season. Recovery data collected through the state survey will help place this event within the broader record of coastal flooding on the east coast.
Business owners in affected counties can report losses by visiting FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting '2026 Fall Flooding' from the dropdown menu. Residents can seek help at Multi-Agency Resource Centers, which are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Palm Beach and Brevard counties.
The takeaway
Business owners affected by the 2026 Fall Flooding should report their losses now, because survey responses shape how the state directs recovery resources. Reporting personal property, inventory, and debris costs creates a record that supports later assistance requests.
Further reading
Explore more Emergency Response coverage for how Florida agencies coordinate recovery after flooding.
More information
Report business losses through the Business damage self-report survey for 2026 Fall Flooding at FloridaDisaster.biz.
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