The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has unveiled preliminary flood maps for Butte County and the City of Chico, highlighting revised flood hazards al ...

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 ...

Apache Junction adopts new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, enhancing flood preparedness and insurance requirements.

Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Tropical Storm Chantal flooded Carrboro's Weatherhill Pointe, displacing dozens. FEMA maps excluded the area from high-risk zones, ...

Tropical Storm Chantal flooded Carrboro's Weatherhill Pointe, displacing dozens. FEMA maps excluded the area from high-risk zones, leaving most without insurance. Outdated flood maps and gaps in NFIP ...