Historically, flooding is one of the costliest natural disasters in the United States on an annual basis. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) attempt to address area-wide flood risks retroactively and ...

The International Code Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal for reducing flood damage in new construction. The National Association of Home Builders is expected Monday to try to block a ...

Leaders and candidates in Minot hit the road today for a tour focused on the city’s flood protection past and future. The ...

For the commercial property owners, retailers, distribution centers, healthcare facilities, hospitality operators, and municipal facilities sitting in the path of that water, "we're working on it" is ...

Reflecting on its response to devastating flooding, Corte Madera is using lessons learned to prepare for the next crisis. The town produced an “after-action report” to analyze its response to flooding ...

Gaps in flood protection insurance will be examined as some homes in high-risk areas cannot obtain affordable premiums.