Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...
A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction. Reading time 3 ...
The flood hazard zones are marked in blue. Homes in these areas with federally backed mortgages are required to have flood ...
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 21, 2026, for San Augustine County, Texas. Residents ...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has unveiled preliminary flood maps for Tehama County and the City of Red Bluff, ...
New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect Friday in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA flood ...
CALY COUNTY, Fla. — FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, potentially affecting residents’ insurance requirements. The updated maps, which use improved science and data, aim to ...