FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

Roanoke’s updated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain maps have been approved and a little more than half of total properties were unaffected by the new maps, according to a ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has revised the floodplain risk maps that decide whether property owners have to buy flood insurance, and a city-led study may lead to further map ...

Richmond recently adopted the city’s final flood maps that will take effect in July, as weather patterns change and flood risk increases throughout the region.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been reviewing floodplain, alluvial fan, and base-flood designations across the county and is creating updated maps. Those maps are crucial for people who ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With flash flood warnings spiking and concerns over severe weather increasing across Central Virginia, the City of Richmond is taking action to finalize updated FEMA flood ...

Flood insurance mandates loom for Harris County residents who fall in updated FEMA flood zones, though official maps have been delayed for another year.

Ithaca’s Common Council will vote to adopt new FEMA flood maps and update floodplain management regulations at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ithaca City Hall.

Ithaca’s Common Council will vote to adopt new FEMA flood maps and update floodplain management regulations at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ithaca City Hall.

As Nashville braces for more severe weather through the weekend, those with homes in a floodplain face the highest risk of dangerous flooding.

Many Terrebonne residents will be forced into costly flood insurance now that FEMA flood maps are official. Lafourche's maps are still being debated.