to see if those standards are enough to prevent future flood damage or if they need to be strengthened. City Council members ...

One of the big questions for Hendersonville City Council after Helene is how floods could affect future development.

City Council members held a workshop Jan. 22, to talk about floodplains, mapping and development. Some properties in or near the city’s floodplain ... tools to guide future development.

Key findings include: Current flood maps may not accurately reflect future flood risks. Over 400,000 homes in certain U.S. regions may be underinsured for flooding. Homeowners in high-risk inland ...

An effort to enact tougher new building standards in flood-prone areas in Waynesville is quickly losing steam. Town council last week held off on a proposal aimed to protect homeowners from future ...

The assembly had previously postponed the legislation amid outcry from the Kenai River Keys Property Owners Association.

Flooding isn't a bad thing if it's controlled. Flooding is a bad thing when it affects homeowners,” said Joe Schroeder, ...

Realizing that more storms will likely hit New Haven in the future, the city is working to improve its preparedness for natural hazards and disasters such as floods, hurricanes, severe storms and ...