What is a flood zone, anyway? Flood zones are used by FEMA to identify areas at risk of being inundated by river or coastal ...

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 ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), stopped ...

There are roughly 51,000 active NFIP policies in Mississippi. Two-thirds of those are in the three coastal counties.

In connection with Flood Preparedness Week, which begins Saturday, Santa Barbara County leaders are reminding residents to check whether they have flood insurance and whether they are in a flood zone.

Living in a flood zone requires proactive preparation that goes beyond hoping for the best. Whether you’re dealing with seasonal flooding, hurricane threats or sudden weather emergencies, having the ...