The US is finally curbing floodplain development, new research shows “Routine municipal practices” are all it takes, but two problem states are defying the trend.

As flood risk maps are updated to reflect climate data and improved modelling, more people may find their homes reclassified as being in a floodplain. Here, Telegraph Money explains why flood zone ...

Should we be farming on floodplains? GettyImages/Andrew Holt (Andrew Holt/Getty Images) The future of farming on floodplains. The practice of farming on floodplains is likely to increase over time, as ...

With a strong spring storm on the way, experts are worried about localized flooding, especially for people who live near floodplains. "It's gonna be an interesting, exciting event coming up in the ...

What is a floodplain? See how state leaders are preparing Oklahomans for floods With flooding a concern amid recent heavy rainfall, be prepared for any disaster event and check to see if you live ...

Floodplains along the French Broad River naturally soak up stormwater and provide a home for wildlife. But over time, ditches and berms have changed the land, separating the floodplain from the river.

To understand your risk, it's recommended you learn whether you live in a floodplain. How to find out if you live in a floodplain. You can find more information about floodplains online at fema.gov.

If you drive down Marietta Avenue in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, chances are you've seen the work being done ...

Rebuilding in a floodplain is a mistake I am so sorry for all of those that have been impacted by this recent disaster in the South. However, I find it interesting that it appears that many people ...

Floodplain forests in Poland are ideal nesting grounds for many animal species. The protection of these forest communities is of immense importance for the ecosystem. However, the development of ...

To see if your home is near a floodplain, visit the OWRB website. Christian Hans. Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9.

The risk of flooding is increasing across the UK because of climate change, which may impact your insurance and mortgaging costs - Jason Alden/Bloomberg As climate change accelerates and the ...