We went through Irma last year (15 inches of rain in 24 hours if I recall correctly), and NO water anywhere close by (Pinellas), however other areas in the older sections of TV did have some flooding problems but as I recall NO homes flooded, just streets, MM paths, and tunnels.
IMHO, ask your neighbors what their experiences were last year, then make up your mind.
Sumter County has a flood plain map, I will try to find it again, but your could try using Google and 'Sumter county flood plain map' with any luck it will get you there directly, you can then zoom into your exact neighborhood.
PS we do not carry flood insurance.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. 
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