Rising sea levels could flood thousands of hazardous coastal sites by 2100 if greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in the atmosphere, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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New Research Maps How Public Flood Protections Shape Private Preparedness
A new flood protection model developed by researchers at TU Wien and Joanneum Research examines the interaction between public and private measures — and how this interaction can influence the damage caused by future floods. The study, published in Water Resources Research, utilizes survey data from thousands of Austrian households to examine how individuals respond to flood events over… Continue reading New Research Maps How Public Flood Protections Shape Private Preparedness
Many Texas Communities Remain Unprepared for Flooding as Funding Gaps Persist
The deadly flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 underscored persistent gaps in the state’s flood preparedness. Despite recent planning efforts, many communities lack the funding and resources to mitigate flood risks.
Clearcut Logging and Flood Risk: What New Research Reveals About B.C.’s Watersheds
A recent study from the University of British Columbia illuminates a striking link between clear-cut logging and a sharp increase in flood risk — up to 18 times higher — highlighting serious implications for forestry practices in British Columbia.
The Cost of Flood Recovery: Why Many Homeowners Are Left Without Insurance
When Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding to western North Carolina, many homeowners faced devastating losses—only 3 percent had flood insurance.
Heavy Rains, Mudslides, and Road Closures Grip Southern California
Southern California faced significant weather challenges as heavy rain prompted a flash flood advisory and widespread road closures early Monday.
Study Finds Development Surging Just Outside FEMA Flood Zones, Heightening Risk
A new study from North Carolina State University has found that the nation’s flood maps may be unintentionally encouraging new construction in areas highly susceptible to flooding.
APCIA Opposes Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill
Federal solutions to a state-regulated industry should be carefully considered, as evidenced by the fact that federal taxpayers are currently at risk from $20.525 billion debt already owed by the National Flood Insurance Program, according to the APCIA.
U.S. High Tide Flooding Continues to Break Records
Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue in 2024.
Climate Change Could Cost U.S. Budget $2 Trillion Annually by End Century
Flood, fire, and drought fueled by climate change could take a massive bite out of the U.S. federal budget per year by the end of the century, the White House said in its first ever such assessment on Sunday. The Office of Management and Budget assessment, tasked by President Joe Biden last May, found the… Continue reading Climate Change Could Cost U.S. Budget $2 Trillion Annually by End Century