Use this database to find sinkholes reported to the state of Florida. Sinkholes form with the collapse of surface sediments into underground cavities in limestone bedrock. Causes can include the depletion of underground water.
Click “search” to see the entire database or narrow your search by choosing a category. Click the county's name in blue on your results page to see more details about a sinkhole. Click column headers on your results page to see information ranked in order. If you have questions, contact Data Circle editor Dennis Joyce.
Note: Fields with "0" and "999" for measurements indicate incomplete or unknown data.
About this database
Information is from initial reports collected by the Florida Geological Survey through May 2010, the most recent information published by the survey. Information has not been verified by the survey. Sources are official and unofficial contacts, including law enforcement agencies, property owners and media reports. Click here
to learn more about sinkholes in Florida.
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