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A revamped federal flood insurance program means higher rates for many homeowners — including in areas where coverage isn’t required because the government...

When we think about flooding, it's usually in coastal towns and cities, or places right next to large rivers. Taking into account rising sea levels and severe weather events, a non-profit research group assessed the flood danger to infrastructure in the US over the next thirty years—and their findings may surprise you. Matthew Eby, Executive Director of the First Street Foundation, joins to explain.

A new report estimates one-fourth of critical infrastructure in the U.S. is at risk of flooding, and that figure will increase due to climate change. Details here.

A new report estimates one-fourth of critical infrastructure in the U.S. is at risk of flooding, and that figure will increase due to climate change. Details here.

Around a third of Florida's roads, critical infrastructure and facilities are currently at risk of flooding, a new report found.

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/PRNewswire/ -- First Street Foundation, the science and technology nonprofit that developed the First Street Foundation Flood Model and created Flood Factor,...

Roads, hospitals, water treatment plants also in danger of becoming inoperable. "It's just bonkers," one researcher said.

“No question that this is the most substantive change to the program going back to 1968,” said FEMA’s David Maurstad.

Salisbury Daily Times Flood-prone homeowners in Lewes – about 2 of every 10 properties – could be on the hook for National Flood Insurance Program increases averaging 1,400% in coming months, according to recent data. If the data is correct, the change could be dramatic: on average, each flood-prone homeowner in Lewes could pay $35,000 more for their insurance. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency has not released details in advance, estimates released in February by the New Y...