Harris County's draft FEMA flood maps could move thousands into higher-risk zones. Check your flood designation and ...

Years in the making, the draft FEMA floodplain maps rely on higher rainfall estimates and more advanced modeling techniques, significantly expanding the current Harris County flood zone boundaries.

We’re tracking thunderstorms as dangerous flooding develops along key routes, including the Gulf Freeway and I-10. With many people moving their Labor Day grilling plans indoors, our KPRC 2 weather ...

Regarding "65K new Houston-area properties built in floodplains since Harvey,” (Sept. 19): The Houston Chronicle recently highlighted concerns about homebuilding in floodplains but overlooked key ...

Significant Expansion of High-Risk Zones: The 100-year floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area) is projected to expand by approximately 50,000 acres, increasing from 150,000 to 200,000 acres, a 33% ...

The proposed map -- which was quietly released on the agency's site two weeks ago and intended for technical reviews by floodplain administrators -- marks a major revision in Harris County's flood ...

Strong storms could bring damaging winds and localized flooding to Houston on Saturday. Here's the latest timing and what to ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Eight years after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston in 2017, flooding hundreds of thousands of homes, the city still awaits a comprehensive flood protection system. The local ...

Despite prior proposals from local officials citing the county's high flood risk, Kerr County did not have a dedicated flood warning system ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A water rescue boat from the Crosby Volunteer Fire Department delivers people to high ground after flooding from heavy rain on ...