A planned city on drained land
Coral Springs, in northwest Broward County about 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, had 134,394 residents in the 2020 census. It was chartered in 1963 and developed mostly by Coral Ridge Properties, which Westinghouse bought in 1966. The land was drained with canals and levees before building began; the Everglades lie to the west, and the Sawgrass Expressway forms the city's northern and western edges. The city sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Growth was rapid: 1,489 people in 1970, 37,349 in 1980, 79,443 in 1990 and 117,549 in 2000, with residential build-out reached in 2003. That means much of the housing dates from roughly the 1970s to the early 2000s. When water gets in, call (844) 906-3984; the free line transfers you to an independent local restoration company that does the work.
Three things that shape water damage in Coral Springs
Hurricane Wilma
Wilma in 2005 was the strongest storm to hit the city since it incorporated; its eye passed directly over Coral Springs. The city estimated the 2004 and 2005 storms cut its tree canopy by about a third.
Strict building rules
The city regulates signs, exterior paint colors, roofing materials and landscaping. If storm or water damage means replacing roofing or exterior finishes, ask what the city allows before ordering materials.
Water management by canal
Built on land drained by canals and levees, the city relies on that system to move water in heavy rain. For drainage questions about your street, the city's engineering department is the place to ask.
Checking your flood zone
The City of Coral Springs points residents to Broward County's FEMA flood map viewer and offers a flood information request form; the city will provide the flood insurance rate map information for your property, including the zone and base flood elevation. Broward's updated FEMA maps took effect July 31, 2024. The city's engineering department answers flood questions at 954-345-2160.
Services available in Coral Springs
- Emergency water removal for leaks from water heaters, washers and supply lines
- Flood damage cleanup after heavy rain or a hurricane
- Water damage repair for drywall, cabinets and floors
- Mold after water damage; the EPA says damp materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours
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