What flood insurance covers Even if a homeowner does have flood insurance, the coverage may not be enough to make a policyholder whole again.

NPR asks Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, about the kind of support the government offers to those in flood-prone areas.

Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that ...

The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — ...

Resources and crews continue to arrive across Central Texas for those impacted by devastating floods, but one woman in western Travis County — particularly the southern tip of Leander near Big ...

NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.

NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.

Does car insurance cover floods, water damage? This type of coverage is worth considering if you're in a flood-prone area Your insurance provider may not cover your flood-damaged car unless you ...

Wireless Emergency Alerts are limited to flash flood warnings when there is a "threat tag" of considerable or catastrophic.