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 ...

Flooding isn’t just a risk for those living near hurricane-prone coastlines or riverbanks—floodwaters can rise almost anywhere, including areas where homeowners least expect it. Even a single ...

A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery's childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in ...

The map, which experts call an innovative achievement that reduces flood damage, faces opposition from lawmakers, developers and property owners. Indiana once won national acclaim for its interactive ...

SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if their property has been placed in or removed from a floodplain and the potential consequences of the ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville revealed a new floodplain map on Friday meant to increase resident safety and protect future developments from potential flooding. The changes ...

TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – Almost 6 million Texans, or about 20% of the population, live in an area susceptible to flooding and one-fifth of the state's land is in a 100-year floodplain, according to ...

Mount Vernon’s floodwall withstood last week’s deluge, showing how federal flood maps can be key. So why haven’t maps in Skagit County been updated in decades?

Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...

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 ...