The Misleading Name That Confuses Millions The term "100-year flood" sounds like a once-in-a-century event, doesn't it?

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 ...

— -- New high-tech maps are forcing many U.S. homeowners to buy flood insurance for the first time, while others who have had coverage are being cleared to drop their policies. The changes stem ...

CONCORD, NH — Updated FEMA flood maps that show a more accurate picture of flood risk in the city of Concord will be finalized and become effective on Jan. 23, 2026. Flood maps are produced for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery's childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images ...

Failure to adopt the Rate Maps would suspend the city from the National Flood Insurance Program, making access to insurance more difficult for Ithaca property owners, according to Lisa Nicholas. The ...

TEXAS, USA — As emergency crews respond to catastrophic, deadly flooding in Kerrville and the Hill Country region, two interactive maps can help residents and families track real-time flood levels and ...

A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction. Reading time 3 ...