It is extremely important for residents to know which areas are at risk. Residents infuriated after redrawn maps increase ...

Flooding isn’t just a risk for those living near hurricane-prone coastlines or riverbanks—floodwaters can rise almost anywhere, including areas where homeowners least expect it. Even a single ...

A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery's childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in ...

Multiple lawmakers on the Indiana Drainage Task Force expressed concerns on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, about the accuracy of the state’s floodplain maps and said they now support a more robust system ...

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has stressed the importance of transparent flood mapping for both homeowners and insurers. Clear, accurate maps allow insurers to price policies fairly, encourage ...

SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if their property has been placed in or removed from a floodplain and the potential consequences of the ...

The map, which experts call an innovative achievement that reduces flood damage, faces opposition from lawmakers, developers and property owners. Indiana once won national acclaim for its interactive ...

The second phase of a flood plain mapping survey in Punjab was inaugurated by Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Chairman Khawaja Salman Rafique.The phase is being started simultaneously from ...

Canada’s outdated flood maps put people at risk. In Montreal, a battle over updating them highlights a nationwide worry over ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville revealed a new floodplain map on Friday meant to increase resident safety and protect future developments from potential flooding. The changes ...

Are enough Hoosiers up to date on statewide floodplain mapping? How are landowners being notified about changes to those maps? And should property owners have more say, overall, in what areas are ...