A Chronicle analysis found Harris County's flood zones could expand substantially due to higher rainfall, more development and better modeling technology.

Blackburn said some areas, particularly in high-flood-risk corridors such as northeast Harris County, along Greens Bayou, ...

"FEMA just approved the letter of map revision taking out approximately 8,000 properties of the special flood hazard area, meaning residents in that area will no longer be mandatory have to pay flood ...

Updated federal flood maps in Southeast Texas may require more homeowners to carry flood insurance, expanding the 100-year floodplain.

Indonesia's government has filed multiple lawsuits seeking over $200 million in damages against six firms, after deadly floods wreaked havoc across Sumatra, killing more than 1,000 people last year.

RED BLUFF – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has unveiled preliminary flood maps for Tehama County and the City of Red Bluff, California. According to FEMA, the updated maps highlight revised ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A cold winter storm is moving into Southern California, with the risk of flash ...

Esco Bell walked the length of Mount Vernon’s 1.7-mile floodwall just after midnight on Friday, watching the water creep up to the brim of the only barrier separating the surging Skagit River from the ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. FEMA issued a letter of final determination for the city’s ...

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could. By Drew AtkinsOrlando ...

Making and maintaining an accurate flood map is neither simple nor inexpensive. Even after an investment of more than $1 billion to take flood maps into the digital world, only 21 percent of the ...

A flood watch will go into place late Wednesday night for portions of South-Central Texas as rain moves through the area. Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) via email for ...