It found that FEMA's flood maps mainly focus on coastal areas and may not fully capture flood risks in inland areas. This leaves many homes underinsured, especially in inland flood-prone areas.

Kristin Owen, Henrico’s floodplain and dam safety manager If residents are affected by the updated flood maps, they have several insurance options available, including flood insurance through ...

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as “low risk,” leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor’s story reveals ...