Flooding is Kentucky's most frequent and costly natural disaster. Sometimes you'll hear the phrase "100-year flood." But what ...

“The area has a 1% chance of major flooding, as defined by FEMA flood zone mapping,” said Dacil ... Several city officials said federal floodplain maps for Paterson are antiquated and include ...

Essentially, it's an estimate, a statistical calculation that helps the government determine floodplain maps, marking the boundary ... AEP (100-year) flood zone, writes USGS, the odds of being ...

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 the 100-year floodplain risk zone.

What Buyers Should Know About Shopping in Flood-Prone Areas If you’re considering buying a home in a flood zone, here are some key things to consider. It’s worth checking FEMA flood maps and ...

With the flood watch in place for the entire MOV Valentines day weekend, a local insurance agency is giving some advice on how people can protect their homes and themselves incase flooding occurs.

New Orleans ranks as the worst U.S. city for flood risk. Learn why, what it means for homebuyers, and how to protect your new home with flood insurance and other options.

The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.