high risk flood zones and floodplain areas are based on a 100-year modeled event. Hurricane Milton greatly exceeded that level and equated to a 200-500 year event, which means that additional ...

A POLITICO analysis found roughly a quarter of all large metro areas face both housing shortages and high flood risk.

Washoe County officials unveiled a new floodplain map for the Swan Lake area during a community meeting on Wednesday, revealing that 154 homes are now within th ...

An effort to enact tougher new building standards in flood-prone areas in Waynesville is quickly losing steam. Town council last week held off on a proposal aimed to protect homeowners from future ...

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action,” the National Weather Service said.

But for Huntington-Ashland, the difference is particularly stark: The number of properties in flood zones is over three times the number accounted for by FEMA’s flood maps, and the community has ...

A woman has died after an emergency services boat flipped in floodwater in north Queensland as Townsville residents evacuate.

Still reeling from Hurricane Ida's damage, locals fear a development could worsen future flooding and trap residents on the ...

Ultimately, if your property has had past flood damage or you live in a high-tide flood area, your choice will likely be limited to a FEMA policy. If you live in a high-risk flood zone and have a ...