Flooding isn’t just a risk for those living near hurricane-prone coastlines or riverbanks—floodwaters can rise almost anywhere, including areas where homeowners least expect it. Even a single ...

In the wake of the historic August 12th flooding, Chattanooga city council is sharing how new federal floodplain maps could affect Chattanooga residents' homes and wallets. The maps, which take effect ...

Making and maintaining an accurate flood map is neither simple nor inexpensive. Even after an investment of more than $1 billion to take flood maps into the digital world, only 21 percent of the ...

Common methods of communicating flood risk may create a false sense of security, leading to increased development in areas ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County officials are preparing for the most significant floodplain changes in nearly 50 years, as updated maps are set to be published in early August. At Tuesday's meeting, ...

Property owners and lessees have 90 days from Thursday to appeal aspects of the new Flood Insurance Rate Map developed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. If the process goes smoothly, the maps ...

Flooding isn’t just a coastal or riverfront concern—it’s a growing threat in communities across the country, as tragically demonstrated in Texas over the July 4 weekend. After record-setting rainfall, ...