Devastating floods in Texas are exposing a growing problem that Congress may have to weigh when considering overhauling the ...

Sometimes it's hard to know if the City Council starts talking about sidewalks again just so it can be sure a council meeting empties out before more important discussions to follow. Or at least ...

With flood insurance costing him around $3,000 a year, ... Other adjustments that were not made that come up for discussion frequently include stricter repercussions, ...

That discussion draft would extend the program for an additional five years and limit the government’s ability to raise the price of flood insurance amid growing concerns about affordability (E ...

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm ...

First, FEMA's flood maps, which determine whether a homeowner is required to purchase flood insurance, are outdated in many areas, underestimating the risk to homes outside designated zones.

FEMA’s new flood insurance system has prompted similar concerns. The new rates were initially supposed to take effect last October , but members of Congress warned FEMA about the effect that ...

The National Flood Insurance Program, implemented in 1968, provides about 95% of the nation's flood insurance policies – some 5.1 million. The rating structure hasn’t changed since the 1970s.

The commission's flood insurance discussion will be after the budget hearing, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Tarpon Springs' City Hall, 324 E Pine St. MORE FOR YOU.

Flood insurance premiums for single-family homes on Long Island are expected to nearly double over the next 5 to 10 years after the federal government recently changed the way it sets rates.

According to Scott Dorminy, an insurance agent found through FEMA's flood insurance website, coverage can be affordable and widely accessible, especially for those outside high-risk flood zones.

The flooded streets of Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, as seen on September 28. A high percentage of homes in the hurricane's path were not covered by flood insurance.