Up until a few weeks ago, residents of western North Carolina likely gave little consideration to purchasing flood insurance. But last month Hurricane Helene flooded much of that area, as well as ...

The long rains have begun, and with the change of weather patterns, heavy downpours are already leaving a trail of destruction across the country. So far, statistics show that at least 49 people have ...

If your house isn’t sitting next to a river or the ocean, flood insurance probably feels unnecessary. But the numbers say otherwise. According to FEMA, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flooding ...

Heavy rains on Thursday flooded sections of Interstate 93, shut down part of the Red Line, and prompted flash flood warnings south of Boston. A year earlier, a rain-packed storm caused severe flooding ...

Flooding can hit fast in Hawaiʻi, and a heavy rainstorm can fill streets and streams within minutes. Yet only a small share ...

MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program ...

In the wake of deadly flash floods in Central Texas, many people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves from flooding where they live. It's a good question, and one that is relevant to ...