Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up. By Claire Brown On the heels of devastating flooding in Texas that killed more ...

Buying a house is one of the most high-stakes decisions many people will make in their lives. Yet many households are investing millions without an adequate understanding of a property's exposure to ...

A new study finds that many homeowners face a higher flood risk than they expect. It’s a prospect that raises questions about the accuracy of government flood maps that determine insurance coverage, ...

Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.

A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction. Reading time 3 ...

The Davis City Council is considering the Village Farms project, which has been met with opposition due to flood risk ...

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 ...