Even before the Central Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, the state was by far the leader in U.S. flood deaths due partly to geography that can funnel rainwater into deadly deluges, according to a study spanning decades. […]
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FEMA Removed Dozens of Camp Mystic Buildings From 100-Year Flood Map Before Expansion, Records Show
Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors, a […]
Virginia Tech Experts Study Hurricane Preparedness, Offer Open Source Flood Model
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season continues, researchers at Virginia Tech are working to better anticipate the flooding caused by hurricanes and help communities better prepare for extreme weather events. Measuring disaster preparation Sociologist Liesel Ritchie is leading a team […]
Officials Estimate 200+ Homes Damaged After Deadly New Mexico Flood
At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among […]
More Than 161 Missing in Texas Flood Epicenter as Search Continues
Search crews slogged through thick mud and debris Tuesday in central Texas, where more than 100 people are confirmed dead after catastrophic flooding. Authorities described the search as grueling and slow-moving, with unstable rubble piles and high water complicating recovery […]
Court Rules Flood Insurance Lawsuit Time-Barred: The Lesson of the One-Year Clock
A recent decision offers lessons for policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program. In Zozo Investments LLC and Bertie & Neeka LLC v. First Community Insurance Company, the court dismissed a breach of contract suit with prejudice, finding that the plaintiffs […]
As New Orleans Sinks, So Do its $15B Flood Defenses: Study
Parts of New Orleans and its surrounding wetlands are gradually sinking, according to a new study from Tulane University suggests sections of the region’s $15 billion post-Katrina flood protection system may require regular upgrades to outpace long-term land subsidence. The […]