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Buying a house in a flood zone? Know the risks first
Non-SFHAs, which are moderate- to low-risk areas shown on flood maps as zones beginning with the letters B, C or X. These zones receive one-third of federal disaster assistance related to flooding ...
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Rising tides lead to new flood zones for coastal homeowners
Communities in Cumberland and York counties are required to adopt the new flood zone maps this summer. And when they do, many homeowners will be forced to buy flood insurance. Alan and Elinor ...
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Kentucky Flood Warning Map: Where Roads Could Be Affected
Flooding poses a major hazard to Kentucky communities, particularly in low-lying areas along the Green River and Kentucky River basins. Floodwaters can lead to road closures, property damage and ...
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Countdown begins: Suffolk's 90-day flood map appeal window opens
FEMA officials say the new maps have "cost-saving options" in the newly mapped high-risk flood zone. On March 30, 2024, FEMA held a meeting to review draft flood hazard data. Preliminary Flood ...
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Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury
About 2,100 properties were in FEMA’s flood zone in Buncombe County compared to 19,500 identified as “at risk” by First Street. Helene’s impact highlights the need for updated maps that ...
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Despite years of work, homes along San Francisquito Creek may never escape flood zone designation
FEMA map showing the flood zones from the San Francisquito Creek. Areas in red were alleviated by the first phase of flood protection efforts. Courtesy San Franciscquito JPA. To escape the flood ...