It’s the middle of hurricane season, and meteorologists say we’ve been lucky so far. Of the nine named storms and three hurricanes that have formed this season, only one short-lived tropical storm has ...

New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect Friday in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA flood ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

The Misleading Name That Confuses Millions The term "100-year flood" sounds like a once-in-a-century event, doesn't it? Here's the thing though.That's not what it means at all - FEMA states that a ...

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and it doesn't take a major storm to create major problems. Now, a free tool makes it easier than ever to check whether ...

CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

In the wake of the historic August 12th flooding, Chattanooga city council is sharing how new federal floodplain maps could affect Chattanooga residents' homes and wallets. The maps, which take effect ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida ranks number one nationally for most hurricane landfalls each year on average. Although ...

Flood insurance is separate from homeowners coverage and often required in high-risk zones. North Carolina is aiming for 2028 completion of its flood study updates for the state. Residents can assess ...

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — FEMA hosted an open house in Clay County to answer any questions on proposed changes to the county’s flood zones. The last time FEMA updated the flood zone maps for Clay County was ...