Experts say Camp Mystic’s requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood ...

Floods are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation, unexpectedly weaving into our lives and wrecking homes.

The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although experts say there are differences.

While most homeowners insurance policies do cover water damage from sudden, accidental events inside the home (like a burst pipe or a leaking appliance), they generally exclude any damage caused by ...

In 2007, residents in San Anselmo, Ross, Larkspur, Fairfax and the unincorporated communities of Greenbrae, Kentfield, Sleepy ...

High humidity levels, summer heat and long days will combine to produce conditions favorable for drenching thunderstorms ...

Death toll rises to 120 as Camp Mystic cabins ‘found to be in extremely hazardous’ flood zone - At least 173 people remain ...

The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...

The narrow canyons and shallow soils in the central Texas area pummeled by recent storms long ago earned it the nickname of “Flash Flood Alley.” Yet only a fraction of homeowners there have flood ...

FEMA is anticipated to open a 90-day public appeal and comment period in the winter where property owners can formally ...

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.