Buying a house in flood zone has risks you should be aware of. More homes are being built and purchased in flood zones, especially as climate change and rising sea levels shift FEMA flood maps and ...

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and it doesn't take a major storm to create major problems. Now, a free tool makes it easier than ever to check whether ...

Waterfront homes are a dream for many buyers, but they are more susceptible to flooding than homes located inland. Flood zones in the U.S. are designated by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management ...

ODESSA, Texas — Flooding insurance can be a life saver. Especially with how the pouring rain has caused roads and homes to flood over. However, some people struggle to buy flooding insurance due to ...

EVANSVILLE — With the National Weather Service predicting "potentially historic rainfall" in the Evansville area beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend, officials are encouraging ...

WARNING: This column could cost you somewhere between $150 and $700 — or save you much more. For decades, I have operated under the mistaken notion that I don’t need flood insurance because I don’t ...

In the wake of the historic August 12th flooding, Chattanooga city council is sharing how new federal floodplain maps could affect Chattanooga residents' homes and wallets. The maps, which take effect ...

Since Hurricane Harvey, over 65,000 new properties have been built in official flood zones across the region. Here are five ...

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FEMA is updating its flood maps, which may include residents who were not previously in the flood zone. Residents in the flood zone may be required to purchase flood insurance. Credit: FEMA map The ...

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — FEMA is updating their floodplain map and some people in part of Apache Junction are learning this week their homes are now in flood zones. FEMA updates flood maps ...