What is Sinkhole Alley? Sinkhole Alley is located in the counties of Pasco, Hernando and Hillsborough in the west central area of Florida. It accounts for more than two-thirds of sinkhole insurance claims between 2006 and 2010. According to recent [...]
What Kind of Sinkholes are There?
Types of Sinkholes Florida is known to have sinkholes due to the limestone that makes up the soil. When the acid from rainwater mixes with the limestone, it dissolves the limestone causing voids to form. These voids can eventually lead [...]
Florida’s Sinkholes
Mapping Florida's Sinkholes: Understanding the Sinkhole Threat Sinkholes can form anywhere in Florida, but the highest activity level occurs in west central Florida because of the karst limestone environment. There are several influences that increase the risk of sinkhole [...]
Where are Sinkholes Most Common in Florida and Why?
All of Florida is at Risk for Sinkholes For many homeowners in Florida, sinkholes can be a huge problem. If a sinkhole opens beneath your foundation, it can cause serious foundation issues and structural damage. Not only are sinkholes a [...]
Understanding the Legalities of Sinkholes in Florida
Florida Sinkhole Legalities The high content of limestone and other dissolved rocks in the soil in Florida causes it to erode easily, forming underground voids. When the ceiling of these voids collapse, they form the phenomenon known as a sinkhole, [...]