FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can ...

Florida lacks the hilly topography that supercharged torrential rain into deadly inundations in Central Texas over the July ...

Even with the removal of dozens of buildings from FEMA's 100-year flood plain, records show Camp Mystic lobbied to have dozens of buildings removed from the designation.

RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — The loss of three lives to flash flooding in the mountain village of Ruidoso is “unfathomable and unfair ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A Flood Watch has been issued Monday for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. According to the National Weather Service, the flood watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through ...

Even a small amount of water inside a home can cause costly damage. Here’s how to assess your flood risk and what to do if ...

The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if ...

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or ...

St. Petersburg, Florida launched the 'Prepare, St. Pete' interactive flood map, providing residents with address-specific flood zone and floodplain information for improved safety and awareness.

Palm Beach County leaders are now pushing for researching flood solutions in both urban and western agricultural areas, the focus remains on ensuring community safety while reigniting discussions ...

There is a slight chance, about 15%, that rainfall will exceed flash flood guidance with some isolated areas possibly getting ...

What flood insurance does and does not cover Oftentimes insurance doesn’t cover what the policy holder thinks it does — or thinks it should.