Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...
A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction. Reading time 3 ...
CALY COUNTY, Fla. — FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, potentially affecting residents’ insurance requirements. The updated maps, which use improved science and data, aim to ...
Clay County logo with Black Creek flooding (WJXT, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood ...
New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect last week in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA ...
A new study finds that many homeowners face a higher flood risk than they expect. It’s a prospect that raises questions about the accuracy of government flood maps that determine insurance coverage, ...
WYOMING COUNTY, N.Y. — FEMA is proposing updates to Wyoming County's Flood Insurance Rate Map and is inviting community members to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal ...
New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect Friday in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA flood ...