We discuss the implications of new FEMA flood maps for the Houston area. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions ...
This draft flood risk map shows proposed flood-risk levels for the Houston area. Areas shaded light green are slated for a 500-year floodplain designation by FEMA, while darker areas represent a ...
On Feb. 9, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released a new set of draft flood maps for Harris County, establishing outlines for 100-year and 500-year floodplains that more accurately assess the ...
Harris County residents can now see preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency map data through a new interactive dashboard from FEMA and the Harris County Flood Control District in the first ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flooding is an unfortunate part of life for millions of people in Southwest Texas. All over our community, neighborhoods have been ...
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Harvey rewrote Houston's relationship with severe weather, new draft flood maps offer the most detailed look at who may face higher or lower flood risks in the years ...
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Why flood maps no longer reflect reality in many states

Federal Mapping Systems Are Decades Behind Current Risk A 2023 assessment found that more than twice as many properties across the country were at risk of a 100-year flood than FEMA maps identified.