PENSACOLA, Fla. — Pensacola has a history of flooding during severe weather. Poor drainage has resulted in stormwater flooding the streets, especially in the downtown area.
Rising water also negatively impacts infrastructure. Now, the City of Pensacola is working to address drainage concerns.
Early next week, the City of Pensacola will award funding for two new stormwater projects downtown. Hurricane Sally caused severe flood and wind damage to the port of Pensacola, causing millions of dollars in damage. But port director Clark Merritt says that’s all about to change…