Question 1

What is Floodi?

Accepted Answer

Floodi is a free, real-time crowdsourced flood reporting web app for South Florida. It allows users to report and view flooding conditions on an interactive map to help communities stay informed and safe.

Question 2

Is Floodi free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Floodi is completely free. There are no subscriptions, hidden fees, or premium features.

Question 3

Do I need an account to see flood reports?

Accepted Answer

No, you can view flood reports without an account. However, you need to sign in to submit reports or upload photos.

Question 4

Is Floodi an official government service?

Accepted Answer

No, Floodi is an independent, citizen-powered platform and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Question 5

How do I report a flood?

Accepted Answer

Sign in, click on the map where flooding is occurring, add a description and optional photo, then submit. The report appears immediately.

Question 6

Can anyone report a flood or only verified users?

Accepted Answer

Any signed-in user can report flooding. Reports are validated through community participation.

Question 7

What kind of flooding can I report?

Accepted Answer

You can report any type of flooding including road flooding, street flooding, property flooding, standing water, or drainage issues.

Question 8

Can I report flooding anonymously?

Accepted Answer

No, an account is required to submit reports to reduce spam and improve accuracy.

Question 9

How accurate is the flood data?

Accepted Answer

Flood data is crowdsourced from real users. Accuracy improves as more users report conditions in the same area.

Question 10

How often is the map updated?

Accepted Answer

The map updates in real time. Reports appear immediately after submission.

Question 11

Can I trust the reports on the map?

Accepted Answer

Reports come from users and should be used alongside official sources and personal judgment.

Question 12

Are old flood reports removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, reports may expire or be marked as resolved to keep the map current.

Question 13

Does Floodi track my location?

Accepted Answer

Floodi only accesses your location when you actively submit a report. It does not track you in the background.

Question 14

Who can see my reports?

Accepted Answer

Flood reports are public and visible to all users, but your personal account details are not displayed.

Question 15

How is my personal data used?

Accepted Answer

Your data is stored securely and never sold. It is only used for account functionality and improving the service.

Question 16

Can I use Floodi on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Floodi works on mobile browsers and can be installed as a web app on iPhone and Android.

Question 17

Why is the map not loading?

Accepted Answer

Try refreshing the page, checking your internet connection, clearing cache, or switching browsers.

Question 18

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Floodi supports modern browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge on both mobile and desktop.