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

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

The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for ...

FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center offers a free and easy way to check if your home or future home is in a flood zone — and what ...

The criticism inspired Senator Peter Welch to introduce his bill – The Disaster AID Act. While praising the initial efforts, Welch is worried about continued support. What flood insurance does ...

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp ...

Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that preparing for flash flooding is a new necessity as the planet warms.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many ...

Reports show 30 Camp Mystic structures were removed from a 100-year National Flood Insurance map repeatedly, loosening camp oversight.

Michael Kubik, Travis County: Sirens, such as the one in Comfort, Texas, would have helped. Not allowing variances to the ...

Here's what to know about flash floods, emergency systems and how to stay safe as Florida is in the Atlantic hurricane season ...

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC ...