The area has a 1% chance of major flooding, as defined by FEMA flood zone mapping,” said the Paterson mayor's interim chief ...

Hendersonville officials to look at floodplain ordinance and consider whether it needs to be strengthened in the wake of ...

“The area has a 1% chance of major flooding, as defined by FEMA flood zone mapping,” said Dacil Tilos, Sayegh’s public information officer and interim chief of staff. Story continues below ...

Washoe County officials unveiled a new floodplain map for the Swan Lake area during a community meeting on Wednesday, revealing that 154 homes are now within th ...

City Council members held a workshop Jan. 22, to talk about floodplains, mapping and development. Some properties in or near the city’s floodplain were damaged in the storm, City Manager John ...

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission unanimously adopted an updated floodplain ordinance Thursday aimed at improving public safety, protecting water resources and aligning with FEMA and state ...

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.

The case dealt with a south Tulsa property owner who claimed that the city's floodplain regulations kept him from developing ...

Property owners had a chance to preview newly drawn maps that highlight where the risk of flooding is most likely to occur in Douglas County. The maps take into account changes in soil erosion, land ...

Flooding isn't a bad thing if it's controlled. Flooding is a bad thing when it affects homeowners,” said Joe Schroeder, ...