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Will a catastrophic flood hit central Pa? It’s only a matter of time, experts say
Parts of Pennsylvania have already seen above average rainfall this summer. With some 86,000 waterways meandering the state ...
Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US?
Warnings, advisories and watches were issued in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington after a magnitude 8.8 ...
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Is your house in a flood zone? This map has the answer
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if they live in a designated flood zone.
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
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Where to find information about flood risk to your home
It's a good question, and one that is relevant to people across the United States ... It's important to know your FEMA-designated flood zone, because you might need to buy flood insurance.
Waves reach US west coast after Russian earthquake as Japan lifts tsunami warnings
Two million people are told to evacuate in Japan after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever, hits Russia's ...
Hawaii under tsunami warning after major earthquake rattles Russia
Hawaii is under a tsunami warning after an 8.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Russia. Parts of Alaska are also under a ...
As we enter an abnormally wet hurricane season, Savannah working with outdated flood maps
As coastal Georgia rapidly develops and approaches an abnormally wet hurricane season, its flood zone maps need an upgrade.
Tsunami waves hit US shores after 8.8 magnitude quake strikes Russia’s far east
Tsunami alerts have been issued for parts of Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast after the earthquake struck ...