ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Debby has reminded everyone how unpredictable storms are and the devastation they can cause. Flooding is a problem even without hurricanes and knowing whether or not to ...

Mortgage lenders require flood insurance on homes in certain FEMA-designated flood zones. Typically, the coverage requirement is either the full replacement cost of the home, the maximum amount ...

About 75% of the nation’s flood insurance maps are outdated, leaving the door open for property owners to seek their own flood mapping and appeal. When Camp Mystic wanted to build in Central Texas ...

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 especially in ...

The agency issued an internal memo saying it would “pause” a regulation directing that schools, libraries and other public facilities damaged by disasters be rebuilt safely. By Christopher Flavelle ...

In the wake of deadly flash floods in Central Texas, many people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves from flooding where they live. It's a good question, and one that is relevant to ...