flood risk

NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.

Much of south Louisiana remains under flood advisories Wednesday as strong storms move through the region.

A flash flood watch was issued for much of south Louisiana as the region braces for multiple days of heavy rain that could cause street and flash flooding.

Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their flood gates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days of torrential downpours soaked basin states with up to 15 inches of rain in some areas.

Researchers predict rising seas will increase severe flood risks for about 2.5 million Americans by 2050.

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The Army Corps of Engineers has a system for classifying river and hurricane levees across the country. On Thursday, officials announced the final…

The state announced plans Friday to fund 10 projects that will address problems created by flooding and land loss in six coastal parishes. Louisiana’s…