Aluminum Flood Barriers in Tampa

Hammerhead™ aluminum flood planks, custom-sized to your openings, built in the USA, and ready to deploy before the next storm.

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Tampa’s bayfront and riverside neighborhoods sit only a few feet above sea level, leaving ground-floor doorways and garages exposed when the bay rises. Surge and heavy rainfall both threaten low-lying homes and businesses across the city.

The Hammerhead™ Aluminum Flood Plank System

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Hammerhead is a stop-log flood barrier with permanent U-Channel posts mounted on either side of an opening, and rigid aluminum planks slide in and tighten down to create a watertight wall when a storm is coming. Between storms, the planks store compactly and the low-profile posts stay in place.

  • Custom-sized to every opening: doorways, garages, lanais, loading bays
  • 6063 T-6 extruded aluminum plus stainless steel hardware: corrosion-resistant, USA-made
  • Patented SureGasket™ + AlumiSeal™: dual sealing for a tight, watertight seal
  • Rated to about 6 ft with center-post extensions for wider spans
  • Deploys in minutes by unskilled labor; planks slot in and clamp down
  • Built for high wind and debris: fixed posts and clamped planks handle the stresses coastal storms bring

 

For protection above plank height, on larger openings, or around an entire perimeter, Flood Barrier Systems offers a full line of complementary products.

PREPARE IN ADVANCE

Get Tampa storm-ready before hurricane season

The best time to plan flood protection is before a storm is named. Hammerhead posts install once and stay in place, so when a warning is issued your planks slot in and tighten down in minutes, no scramble for sandbags, no last-minute contractors.

  • Assess early: book a free property assessment.
  • Install posts now: the permanent posts go in on a calm day, not the day before landfall.
  • Store planks on-site: compact storage keeps everything ready to deploy.
  • Deploy fast: slot, tighten, and clamp when a storm approaches.

 

Waiting until a storm is in the forecast often means limited availability. Preparing in advance means you are protected the moment you need it.

WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER

Made by the people who engineer it

Flood Barrier Systems is Garrison Flood Control. That means direct access to the team that designs and manufactures Hammerhead: expert product guidance, genuine parts and seals, professional installation by our Florida team, and fast delivery from our regional Pompano Beach, Florida warehouse.

EXPLORE THE FULL FLOOD PROTECTION LINE

More than flood planks: complete protection for Tampa Properties

Hammerhead aluminum planks are ideal for doorways, garages, and lanais. Some properties also need to protect sloped ramps, larger openings, or an entire perimeter. Flood Barrier Systems offers a full range of flood protection products, all from one manufacturer:

Mayim Flood Barrier™: a modular, interlocking barrier for large-scale protection of buildings, roadways, and industrial facilities. Units are available in 20”, 30” and 40” of protection.

YellowFIN

YellowFIN™ Flood Panels: a refined composite flood panel system with sealed aluminum framing for openings where appearance and performance both matter.

Mako

MAKO Inflatable Flood Barrier: Create a strong, reliable seal across entryways in minutes with a marine-grade inflatable flood barrier.

BlueFIN

BlueFIN™ Interconnecting Flood Wall Barrier: a modular flood panel wall for perimeter protection around homes, utilities, and infrastructure, built to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure.

Guppy

Guppy™ Heavy-Duty Water-Filled Barrier: a reusable, water-filled barrier for fast, temporary protection of larger areas and infrastructure.

Stingray Self-Rising Water Dam: a localized dam that activates automatically as floodwaters rise, with no power or manual setup required.

Oyster

Oyster™ Self-Rising Flood Gate: a water-activated gate for sloped garage ramps, driveways, and loading docks that lies flat for everyday access and rises automatically as floodwater fills it, with no power required.

Serpent Flood Barrier: Quickly create a flexible line of defense with a durable, air-filled flood barrier built to protect larger openings and perimeter areas.

Minnow Water-Activated Sandbags: Build a fast, reliable flood barrier with lightweight sandbags that expand on contact with water.

Not sure which system fits your Tampa property? Our team can recommend the right product, or the right combination, during a free assessment.
LOCAL FLOOD CONTEXT

Flood risk in Tampa, Hillsborough County

Hurricane Helene in 2024 drove record storm surge into the Tampa Bay area, flooding waterfront neighborhoods and low-lying streets. The event highlighted how vulnerable bayfront ground floors are even to a storm that does not make direct landfall on the city.
Much of Tampa falls within FEMA AE and VE zones along the bay and low-lying districts, with flooding driven by Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough River, and low-lying waterfront neighborhoods Bayfront and riverside Tampa properties in AE and VE zones commonly carry NFIP requirements; documented mitigation can support your broader flood plan. Confirm with your county or insurance for NFIP specifics.
LOCAL PROOF

Hammerhead projects near Tampa

Across the Tampa Bay area, Garrison’s Hammerhead planks protect ground-level openings against the surge that recent storms have pushed into waterfront neighborhoods.
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Process

How it works in Tampa

1. Free assessment: we measure your openings and evaluate flood exposure across the Tampa Bay area

2. Custom quote: the right number of planks and posts for each opening.

3. Professional installation: our Florida technical team installs, or supports your DIY install.

Protect your Tampa property before the next storm Free assessment. USA-made Hammerhead planks. Ready when you need them.

FAQs

Do you install flood barriers in Tampa?
Yes, Garrison provides professional installation across the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa and surrounding Hillsborough County, and ships nationwide from our Florida warehouse.
When should I get flood barriers for my Tampa home?
Before hurricane season if possible. Posts install ahead of time so planks deploy in minutes when a storm approaches. Request a free assessment to plan early.

How high can Hammerhead protect?

Standard protection is up to about 6 ft, customizable by the number of planks, with center posts for wider spans. For deeper water we offer additional Garrison systems.

What areas of Tampa do you serve?
We serve Davis Islands, Bayshore Beautiful, Palma Ceia, Ballast Point, Beach Park, and Rocky Pointand the wider Hillsborough County area.
Can Hammerhead protect a Davis Islands or Bayshore home?
Yes. Each barrier is custom-sized to the property’s doorways, garages, and other ground-level openings.
Is aluminum better than sandbags for Tampa homes?
Aluminum planks are reusable season after season, seal tightly, and deploy in minutes, without the labor and disposal that sandbags require.