Weather forecasters sometimes warn of storms that unleash rains so unusual they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods. Here's what to know about how scientists determine how extreme a ...

Church members and community members at the Sumas Advent Church serve warm meals to volunteers as they take a break from flood recovery. (Photo by Amanda Monthei.) This story was originally published ...

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 ...

Low-lying areas along rivers and creeks can be hazardous when downpours and torrents come, as shown by past floods in the Los Angeles area, the Central Valley and the Central Coast. Scientific ...

The ins and outs of homeowner's insurance can be confusing, especially when it comes to weather. For instance, standard home insurance policies will cover home repairs after a "weather event," like ...

Years before the flooding took more than 90 lives in Kerr County, Texas, local officials knew residents faced threats from rapidly rising water. They started planning a flood warning system, one that ...

WIMBERLEY, Texas — On a hot and humid mid-July afternoon, cars rumble down the streets of downtown Wimberley. Visitors browse Western-themed shops boasting vintage cowboy boots, cacti and local wine.

Heavy rains have triggered a flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan, with Sawai Madhopur among the worst-affected districts, officials said on Wednesday, adding that road and rail connectivity ...