Atmospheric River Map Shows States Most at Risk of Flooding
"A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend," the NWS said.
Appeals process opening on new flood insurance rate maps on Oahu
The National Flood Insurance Program allows homeowners, businesses and renters to buy government-backed flood insurance. The ...
Oahu residents can soon submit appeals, comments on updated flood maps
Starting this week, residents on Oahu will have an opportunity to submit feedback on updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), including appeals to their property’s flood risk designation. The 90-day ...
Sabine County residents invited to appeal or comment on FEMA flood maps
Appeals and comments can be submitted through June 17, 2025 for the cities of Hemphill and Pineland, as well as the ...
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Committee advances bill to expand special flood hazard areas
Members of the Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee have recommended full Council passage of a bill to ...
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New Cal Fire maps could mean changes for local homeowners; here's what to know
Cal Fire officials compared the hazard maps to those of flood zones. Fire hazard zones are based on the likelihood that an area will burn over decades. But the maps don't show the risk or ...
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Kokua Line: Is hardship grounds for flood map appeal?
Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, Zone designations, or regulatory floodway boundaries depicted on the preliminary (Flood Insurance Rate Maps ). An appeal must be accompanied by data and ...
New fire maps increase hazard zones in L.A. and Southern California by 3.5 million acres
Cal Fire's new maps for Southern California added 3.5 million acres into fire-hazard zones, increasing the acreage in the ...