For the first time, rainfall flood risk maps covering different parts of New Zealand can be viewed in a single online tool.

A leading water management adviser in Australia has said that the use of mapping and surveying technology is crucial to help the country protect itself against frequent severe floods, reports Doug ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in ...

Are enough Hoosiers up to date on statewide floodplain mapping? How are landowners being notified about changes to those maps? And should property owners have more say, overall, in what areas are ...

Crews work on the Cade Loop Bridge in Ingram, Texas to clear debris after flooding along the Guadalupe River July 10 . Overdevelopment in flood-prone areas and inadequate mapping by the Federal ...

Savannah has experienced above average rainfall this hurricane season, raising concerns about flooding. FEMA's current flood maps, dating back to 2018, may not accurately reflect current flood risks ...