Crews work on the Cade Loop Bridge in Ingram, Texas to clear debris after flooding along the Guadalupe River July 10 . Overdevelopment in flood-prone areas and inadequate mapping by the Federal ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in ...

The State Emergency Management Agency today released its latest flood risk data collected as part of its multi-year floodplain mapping project for the Osage River Watershed in the state. SEMA said in ...

Are enough Hoosiers up to date on statewide floodplain mapping? How are landowners being notified about changes to those maps? And should property owners have more say, overall, in what areas are ...

Savannah has experienced above average rainfall this hurricane season, raising concerns about flooding. FEMA's current flood maps, dating back to 2018, may not accurately reflect current flood risks ...

Multiple lawmakers on the Indiana Drainage Task Force expressed concerns on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, about the accuracy of the state’s floodplain maps and said they now support a more robust system ...