New flood insurance requirements won't take effect until the maps are finalized in two to three years, county officials said. Here's what to know ahead of hurricane season June 1.

Nearly 200,000 properties could be moved into high-risk flood zones under the FEMA's overhaul of Harris County's flood maps.

FEMA’s updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Sarasota County took effect March 27, 2024, replacing 2016 versions and changing flood risk zones for many properties. The updates, based on new coastal ...

Naples’ 2024 FEMA flood maps are altering insurance rules and costs, while HOA dues and premiums continue to rise, challenging buyers’ budgets. High-risk flood zones now carry mandatory insurance and ...

A federal report recommends privatizing the National Flood Insurance Program, currently managed by FEMA. Florida has the most ...

Atlantic Hurricane Season is coming. If you live in Florida, you can determine whether you need flood insurance well in ...

Scientists have discovered that many flood maps may underestimate serious risks due to hidden changes in river channels.

Rising flood insurance premiums are forcing South Carolina coastal homeowners to choose between paying thousands more each year or risk leaving the communities they love. Several South Carolina cities ...

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