Only about 2% of residences in the 100 counties hit hardest by Hurricane Helene-related power outages were protected by flood insurance, according to an NBC News analysis of Census Bureau data ...

Dozens more are expected to reach it at some point this week, with the National Water Prediction Service anticipating 38 river gauges to show major flood stage. A map from the National Water ...

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.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County residents are encouraged to attend the open house event to discuss local flood ...