Unlike homeowners insurance, flood insurance is only required for people who have federally-backed mortgages in FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Areas. As of August 2023, that amounted to roughly 3.1 ...

A team led by researchers at the University of Oxford has created the most complete map of the world's rivers ever made, ...

A team has created the most complete map of the world's rivers ever made offering a major leap forward for flood prediction, climate risk planning, and water resource management in a warming world.

Nearly a month after historic flooding upended operations at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, the iconic bourbon producer is making headway toward a full recovery.

Staunton is working to draft its first-ever flood resiliency plan with the engineers who identified structural concerns under ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday ordered completing all flood prevention programmes by June 15 to ensure adequate preparedness ahead of potential natural disasters. The chief ...

A "flash flood emergency" was declared in portions of far western Maryland by mid-afternoon due to the heavy rain, which has neared 5 inches in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

Panchkula: Ahead of the monsoon season, preparations are underway to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety. All officials concerned have been directed to complete flood-prevention-related ...

For local first responders currently helping flood-affected communities in NSW, focusing on making small, short-term decisions can help them feel less overwhelmed and allow them to better manage ...

Follansbee is seeing a great deal of construction as crews are working in areas of Raymond Street and Virginia Avenue to reduce flooding and implement improveme ...