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As of Monday, 90 percent of California's population were warned of a flood risk as the latest in a series of storms batters the Pacific state.
Forecasters said "catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely through August 22 as Tropical Storm Hilary hurtles across the southwestern U.S.
Experts say Camp Mystic’s requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood ...
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if ...
In California, only about 230,000 homes and other buildings have flood insurance policies, which are separate from homeowners insurance.
FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although experts say there are differences.
The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation possible from extreme-but-realistic scenarios.
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.
"The Flood Advisory will expire at 4:15 p.m. this afternoon for portions of central and northern California, including the following areas, in central California, Madera and Mariposa.