Flood zones have different code names, such as letters A or X. You might be wondering what those letters mean. Climate Check provides a chart that explains the risk level of each zone, helping you ...

Flood damage, of course, can be repaired, and many homes hit by off-the-chart events like Fort Lauderdale’s 2023 rain bomb or unnamed tropical deluges that have flooded Miami-Dade communities ...

Flood damage, of course, can be repaired, and many homes hit by off-the-chart events like Fort Lauderdale’s 2023 rain bomb or unnamed tropical deluges that have flooded Miami-Dade communities ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa city leaders are advancing plans to provide financial aid to homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton, particularly in areas not designated as flood zones. Tampa City Council ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Flood maps are different from evacuation zones and show a property's risk for flooding at any time of the year, including as a result of heavy rain. These zones have nothing to do ...

Use tools like FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to identify flood zones near your home. However, floods can happen almost anywhere it rains, so don't assume you're safe outside marked areas.

The number of homes in flood zones, he said, should rise to 35,000 from about 25,000. "We want to make sure people have the right information about where they live," he said.

A change to federal flood zones could affect insurance rates, property values and building, especially along the lower Russian River. Nick Schwanz went to a Sonoma County Board of Supervisors ...

Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Here’s Why Buyers Take the Risk. New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change.

High-risk flood zones also exist and are key components when it comes to flood insurance. For those who may not know if they live in a flood zone, it's actually quite simple to find out how.

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...