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Gutters in Wilton Manors, FL

In a 10-year storm, rain in Wilton Manors can fall at 10.9 inches an hour over five minutes, and a 100-year storm reaches 15.9. That intensity, not the yearly total, decides whether your gutters keep up. Many homes here are older, so the gutters and downspouts may have been sized for much milder rain.

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Updated October 2026

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Sizing for the storm

Florida rainfall determines the sizing of your gutters and downspouts

Gutters are sized from the heaviest short burst of rain, not the yearly total. Here that burst is 10.9 inches an hour for five minutes in a 10-year storm, and 12.9 in a 25-year storm. Use those numbers when you judge whether an old gutter can keep up.

Heavy Florida afternoon downpour pouring off a roof edge with no gutter, splashing mud onto the wall and washing out the flower bed along the foundation (illustration)Illustration

Illustration: downpour no gutter

The plumbing code gives gutter capacity by size and slope. A 6 inch half-round gutter at 1/8 inch per foot carries 110 gallons a minute, about 49 percent more than a 5 inch one. Downspouts have their own limits, so a large gutter can still back up into a small leader.

Discharge rules

Code rules for where downspouts discharge

Keep every downspout outlet at least a foot away from the wall. Underground pipe, tail extensions, or splash blocks can all accomplish this. Water that runs back along the foundation can undermine a slab or soak the wall base during a 24-hour storm, which here can reach 9.5 inches in a 10-year event.

Buildings with eaves under 6 inches of overhang need gutters fitted with downspouts. Many homes built around 1971 have deep eaves, so check the house before assuming a gutter is needed. The rule also appears in the building code for new work.

Gutters on homes must be metal or approved plastic, with sealed joints and corrosion-resistant fasteners. Aluminum and other metals used by most installers resist salt air better than untreated steel.

Keeping them clear

Leaves, trees and cleaning the gutters

Southern live oaks and other trees drop leaves and fruit that clog gutters. Pollen runs from January to June here, with peaks in March and April, so spring is the heaviest cleaning season for many yards. Clear gutters before June, when the 1991 to 2020 normal shows the wettest stretch of the year.

Experts suggest cleaning gutters at least twice a year, and more often under heavy canopy. Blocked gutters can lead to water intrusion, mold growth, roof wear, and problems with the foundation. Fine-mesh guards help but still need brushing, so plan for a ladder or a professional.

The Atlantic hurricane season spans June 1 through November 30, and activity peaks around September 10. Check gutter fasteners and hangers before that peak, and ask your installer about closer hanger spacing where storms are common.

Rain on your roof

Preset: 9.5 inches, the 10-year 24-hour rain (NOAA Atlas 14 at Wilton Manors).

11,837 gallons run off that roof, all of it toward the gutters and downspouts.

Math: square feet × inches × 0.623 gallons.

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Questions

Gutters in Wilton Manors: questions

How much rain falls in a 10-year storm in Wilton Manors?

A 5-minute downpour in a 10-year storm falls at 10.9 inches an hour here. A 1-hour rain in that storm falls at 3.59 inches an hour, and a 24-hour total reaches 9.5 inches. Those numbers come from NOAA Atlas 14 for this town, and they are the ones gutters should be judged against. Ask your installer which rain figure they used to size your gutters and downspouts, and whether it matches the storm intensities above.

Source: NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Wilton Manors 2020 Census internal point (26.1593, -80.1394), read Oct 5, 2026

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How big should my gutters be for Wilton Manors rain?

Size depends on roof area, slope and the storm basis used. A 6 inch half-round gutter at 1/8 inch per foot carries 110 gallons a minute, about 49 percent more than a 5 inch one. Downspouts have separate limits: a 3 by 4 1/4 inch leader carries 192 gallons a minute. Confirm the sizing with your installer and ask them to show the calculation.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Plumbing, 8th ed., Chapter 11 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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Where should downspout water go in Wilton Manors?

Downspout outlets need to sit at least one foot out from the building's side wall, so water lands well away from the structure. Underground piping, tail extensions, or splash blocks are all options you can choose from. Homes in Wilton Manors were largely built around 1971, and many of those older houses have original drainage that has aged, so the outlets deserve a closer look. Water pooling at the foundation is a common cause of wall and slab damage in a wet climate. Inspect where the water exits after every heavy rainfall.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th ed., Chapter 8 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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How often should I clean gutters with oak trees in Wilton Manors?

Plan to clear them no less than twice yearly, and more frequently if a dense canopy overhangs the roof. A useful schedule is after the spring oak leaf drop and pollen in late April and May, before the June to September storm season, and after the autumn pine-needle peak. Heavy canopy means more frequent cleaning. Many homes in Wilton Manors were built around 1971, so older gutters and fascia often have more debris traps and loose hangers, which makes a check during each cleaning worthwhile.

Source: thig.com, read Oct 5, 2026

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