The Flood Insurance ... this storm also struck the Florida coast but went on to drop tremendous rainfall in states far inland. Many of the maps are also decades old. FEMA has tried to update ...

Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.

TAMPA, Fla. — Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could change as the federal agency reports flood maps are under ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 4-10 to help residents prepare for tropical cyclones. Here's how to find out your evacuation zone and ...

NOAA forecast products can tell you a lot about what to expect with a storm, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. Make sure you have trusted sources for storm ...

Rain and storm surge cause more direct deaths than wind during hurricanes. Winds can be stronger higher above ground level, putting high-rise buildings at a greater risk. Avoid travel unless ...

Hurricane Preparedness Week continues May 5 with tips on how to prepare before the season begins. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins. Here are five tips to help ...

Despite how your property is designated on the FEMA flood zone map, all of Florida is in a flood zone and all owners and investors face exposure from flooding." And just one inch of water in your ...

With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the ...

A long-awaited update to FEMA's flood maps for Harris County has been delayed again, eight years after Hurricane Harvey revealed how the current renderings drastically underestimate homeowners ...

With flash flood warnings spiking and concerns over severe weather increasing across Central Virginia, the City of Richmond is taking action to finalize updated FEMA flood maps that will go into ...