The Franklin City Council voted 6-0 on Monday, Jan. 12, to adopt a code amendment updating regulations for floodplain ...

Flooding is one of those major disasters that comes and goes fast, but leaves a slow march toward recovery behind. As extreme weather becomes more common, communities that never used to worry about ...

Homeowner's insurance typically covers wind and hail damage, often with a separate hurricane deductible. Flood insurance is a separate policy covering damage from storm surge, heavy rain, and rising ...

New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 21, 2026, for San Augustine County, Texas. Residents ...

A search and rescue team looks for people in Hunt, Texas, on July 7, 2025, following severe flash flooding. Though lost lives can never be recovered, the US has long had a program designed to help ...

In hurricane-prone Florida, securing an adequate home insurance policy that covers wind damage is critical. Hurricanes can ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the government shutdown in its 21st day, one significant impact is hitting some homeowners: The halting of new federal flood insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance ...