It’s the middle of hurricane season, and meteorologists say we’ve been lucky so far. Of the nine named storms and three hurricanes that have formed this season, only one short-lived tropical storm has ...

Buying a house in flood zone has risks you should be aware of. More homes are being built and purchased in flood zones, especially as climate change and rising sea levels shift FEMA flood maps and ...

MENDOCINO CO., 9/20/25 – New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect Friday in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first ...

Recovery efforts in Washington underscore the need for alignment between NFIP's mandate framework and FEMA's modernized risk assessment model. Updating mortgage requirements to reflect individualized ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Waterfront homes are a dream for many buyers, but they are more susceptible to flooding than homes located inland. Flood zones in the U.S. are designated by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management ...

WARNING: This column could cost you somewhere between $150 and $700 — or save you much more. For decades, I have operated under the mistaken notion that I don’t need flood insurance because I don’t ...

JUPITER, Fla. — Many Jupiter residents say they were not living in flood zones a years ago — but things have changed. With new FEMA flood maps taking effect next month, some will have to start ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - FEMA has changed the flood zone maps in Bay County for the first time since 2009. This went into effect this October, according to Bay County officials. Flood zones show ...

New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect Friday in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA flood ...