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# Army Corps joins St. Petersburg effort to tackle Riviera Bay flooding
- URL: https://tampa-bay-disaster-preparedness-news.ghost.io/army-corps-joins-st-petersburg-effort-to-tackle-riviera-bay-flooding/
- Published: 2026-07-18T18:11:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-18T18:11:03.000Z
- Description: Federal study will identify dredging and other projects aimed at reducing chronic flooding in the waterfront neighborhood.
- Author: Chris Thomas
- Tags: News, flooding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with the City of St. Petersburg to study long-standing flooding problems in Riviera Bay, marking a step toward potential dredging and other mitigation projects.

**Why it matters:** Residents say routine high tides and heavy rain now flood streets, making some homes and driveways difficult to access.

**What's happening:**

- The city requested assistance from the Army Corps, which approved a study to determine which canals should be dredged and what flood reduction measures are needed.
- Residents say years of sand and sediment buildup have reduced canal capacity, increasing flooding during high tides and rain.
- Homeowners also point to aging seawalls with cracks and holes that allow water to seep into the neighborhood.

**What residents are saying:** Neighbors say flooding has worsened over the past decade, with some canals becoming so shallow that boats can no longer navigate areas that were once much deeper.

**What's next:** The Army Corps study will guide future flood mitigation projects, though residents say they hope improvements begin before the next major storm season.