A century of building on Old Tampa Bay
Ransom E. Olds bought land straddling the Hillsborough-Pinellas line in April 1916 to build the planned community that became Oldsmar, incorporating in 1926 as Tampa Shores before reverting to the Oldsmar name in 1937; the town's position on Old Tampa Bay has shaped its flood exposure since the earliest bayfront construction.
Bayfront flooding after the 2024 hurricanes
Hurricane Helene's September 26, 2024 landfall pushed historic storm surge into Tampa Bay, and Hurricane Milton followed two weeks later on October 9 with additional surge and countywide storm damage. Property along Oldsmar's Old Tampa Bay shoreline faced more direct exposure to both storms than the town's inland, originally planned-community streets.
Water damage restoration options for Oldsmar
Tell us about your Oldsmar water damage
Let us know if the property sits along Old Tampa Bay or further inland, how the 2024 storms affected it, and how long water was present. Confirm documentation practices, licensing, and insurance before authorizing restoration work in Oldsmar.
Review Old Tampa Bay flood exposure and the 2024 storm record first.