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Flooding
Buyouts prevented some damage in Vermont's July flood, but more will be needed
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Henry Epp
Aug 14, 2023
While property buyouts helped prevent flooding in some parts of Vermont, the process is rarely easy or efficient.
Houston residents face Aug. 28 deadline to sue the federal government over Harvey floods
Jul 25, 2023
Fewer than half the homeowners entitled to file claims have done so, and the August 28 deadline is looming.
As Mississippi Riverfront development booms, wetlands become crucial to stave off flooding
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Eric Schmid
Jun 20, 2023
Many cities along the Mississippi are redeveloping their riverfronts. But these projects are often threatened by flooding.
Hurricane risk will grow in the coming decades, report warns
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Amy Scott
Mar 1, 2023
A new tool shows the likelihood of wind damage by property address.
"Our whole life is in this house": Florida residents begin recovery after Hurricane Ian
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Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2022
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.
Puerto Ricans who thought hurricane insurance covered flooding may have a rude awakening
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Andy Uhler
Sep 20, 2022
Did wind or water cause the damage to their homes? That's up to the insurance adjuster.
Yellowstone's gateway communities seeing economic impact from flooding closures
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Madelyn Beck
Aug 9, 2022
Some businesses are rebounding after historic flooding in the region. But others are still struggling.
For public good, not for profit.
Few homeowners in Kentucky's flooded areas have flood insurance
Aug 2, 2022
Nationwide, only 4 in 100 homes are covered, a FEMA official says. Without it, victims are pretty much on their own.
U.S. schools are rebuilding on safer ground to combat flooding and climate change
Jul 18, 2022
Thousands of schools are located in areas subject to flooding, a Pew study says. Rebuilding puts schools in competition for safer land.
Flood risk to rise more than 25% in the next few decades because of climate change
Feb 2, 2022
As the climate shifts, the rise in flood risk will disproportionately affect Black communities.