Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and it doesn't take a major storm to create major problems. Now, a free tool makes it easier than ever to check whether ...

Flooding isn’t just a risk for those living near hurricane-prone coastlines or riverbanks—floodwaters can rise almost anywhere, including areas where homeowners least expect it. Even a single ...

Collier County is under a local state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida. Parts of Naples have been issued a storm surge watch as the coast braces for impact later this ...

Forecasters say expected 'worst Christmas storm' is elevating flood risk for a large swath of southwest California.

Waterfront homes are a dream for many buyers, but they are more susceptible to flooding than homes located inland. Flood zones in the U.S. are designated by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — If you're looking at the new FEMA flood map for Palm Beach County — good luck. Navigating the map is not proving to be easy for many, which means it's difficult to find out ...

Heavy rain events are becoming more common across the country and flooding is not only the deadliest weather phenomenon, it also causes billions of dollars in damage every year. Flooding can cause ...

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WARNING: This column could cost you somewhere between $150 and $700 — or save you much more. For decades, I have operated under the mistaken notion that I don’t need flood insurance because I don’t ...

Revisions to FEMA's flood maps will remove 300 homes in Quincy from the flood zone. The change could save residents a combined $300,000 annually in flood insurance costs. The revised map, which goes ...