The U.S. Geological Survey is on the frontlines before first responders to report water conditions that help inform them of future weather events.

Some were carried the length of seven football fields before coming to rest as in just three hours, NWS reportsed 5 to 7 inches of rain fell.

As cars zoom down Perrin Beitel over the bridge that straddles Beitel Creek, the view from the sidewalk looking out over what ...

Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but they also bring much-needed moisture ...

A new floodplain map set to take effect in September is good news to the owners of more than 3,000 houses in Grand Island. If approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, houses north of ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...

Failure to adopt the Rate Maps would suspend the city from the National Flood Insurance Program, making access to insurance more difficult for Ithaca property owners, according to Lisa Nicholas.

As Nashville braces for more severe weather through the weekend, those with homes in a floodplain face the highest risk of dangerous flooding. Not sure if that's you? If you live in Davidson ...

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 ...

As Missoula County's floodplain map gets updated with new data for the first time in decades, some residents are concerned that the government has overstepped its bounds. The Federal Emergency ...

LEMMON VALLEY, Nev. — Washoe County officials unveiled a new floodplain map for the Swan Lake area during a community meeting on Wednesday, revealing that 154 homes are now within the 100-year ...

The remapping effort focuses on updating the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to reflect the 1 percent risk (100-year) flood risks around Swan Lake. This update replaces outdated maps that ...