Even in areas that are mapped, like the Camp Mystic site in Kerr County, Texas, that was hit by a deadly flash flood on July ...

While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community ...

Preparations for a possible flood in Santa Rosa this year include more than having a disaster kit ready because residents will be asked to obtain flood insurance for newly designated flood-prone areas ...

PREPARATIONS FOR A POSSIBLE FLOOD in Santa Rosa this year include more than having a disaster kit ready because residents ...

Overdevelopment in flood-prone areas and inadequate mapping by the Federal Emergency Management Agency likely contributed to the tragedy that unfolded in central Texas July 4, when sudden flooding of ...

If the flood map on FEMA’s website does not show you are in a flood zone, you can opt out of flood insurance if you wish. However, people outside high-risk areas file more than a quarter of ...

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

Flood damage is not covered by most homeowners insurance. Here are the best flood insurance companies for standalone coverage.

A flash flood watch has been extended to last until Monday evening.

FEMA provides aid after natural disasters, but it’s not meant to replace your home insurance plan, especially as the agency is facing major changes.

A ranking by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is giving Folly Beach homeowners the third-highest discount for flood insurance.