Residents are encouraged to report storm drain maintenance needs through SeeClickFix. 

Make sure you select City of St. Petersburg and the appropriate category (e.g. street sweeping, stormwater issue, water systems issue). Turnaround time for addressing SeeClickFix requests is dependent upon safety and what is reported. Field verification happens within a couple of days. Residents are encouraged to reach out and reopen their ticket in SeeClickFix if the issue reoccurs or needs additional attention. 

Sandbags are available year-round, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., except holidays. Sandbags can be picked up at 1744 9th Ave. N. Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per household per year. Residents must provide proof of residence (such as a driver's license) to receive sandbags. 
 
Prior to named tropical storms, self-serve sand bag locations are activated throughout the city. More information regarding sandbag distribution can be found at stpete.org/sandbags.

The City has two crews dedicated to storm drain clearing and is in the process of adding two more crews. Clearing happens on an as-needed basis (we have over 22,000 storm drains within St. Pete). In the days before a known storm is expected to hit, our stormwater crews prioritize catch basin inspection and clearing in high-risk areas to reduce the potential for clogged drains. The City’s Emergency Operations teams closely monitor storm activity and respond after the storm to clear any debris impacting the stormwater system. To report a suspected clogged storm drain before or after a storm, please call the St. Pete Service Center at 727-893-7111

Information about the Stormwater Master Plan can be found at stpete.org/StormwaterMasterPlan. 

City roads are a part of the drainage system. The roads collect stormwater runoff from private properties. Raising roads before raising adjacent properties and structures can lead to increased flooding of private property during rain events. The City will consider raising roads once other mitigation measures (including elevating homes) have been implemented.

The City’s stormwater utility fee is used only for stormwater related activities. This fee covers the wages, benefits, equipment, and materials for the City’s stormwater system maintenance crews. It covers the City’s street sweeping, ditch clearing, Healthy Beaches, and lakes management programs. It also covers the capital improvement construction projects to repair, replace, or expand the City’s stormwater infrastructure.