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

Roanoke’s location in a valley means rainwater naturally flows to low-lying areas, increasing flood risk. “It doesn’t help that we’re in a valley and all the rain goes to the lowest level ...

Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Simi Valley after receiving reports of a possible explosion.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Valley Storm Team is watching a complex of heavy rain and thunderstorms to our north. This will likely, very slowly, push south into Monday afternoon ...

Richmond residents can learn more about Richmond's expanded flood map at an event on Thursday evening.

ROCK VALLEY, Iowa (KELO) — It has been about one year since floodwaters ravaged through homes, businesses and the K-12 school in Rock Valley, Iowa. The clean-up began immediately, with reside… ...

Richmond's new flood hazard map adds many properties to risk zones, potentially requiring owners to buy flood insurance. City Council expected to approve the map this week.

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With flash flood warnings spiking and concerns over severe weather increasing across Central Virginia, the City of Richmond is taking action to finalize updated FEMA flood maps that will go into ...

A 20-foot flood inundation map, considered an improbable worst-case scenario, shows that flooding without HESCO barriers would impact much of the Mendenhall Valley.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch advisory for Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties in effect until late Friday, May 9.

ALBANY — A coastal storm expected to hit upstate and much of the Northeast is bringing with it the potential for flooding around the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.