NPR: Outdated FEMA Flood Maps Don’t Account For Climate Change
FEMA flood maps may not account for historic rainfall due to climate change, according to an article in NPR. Recent flood events in Louisiana, where 1/3... Read More
Minor Floods Increase Greatly over 50 Years
All along the coasts of the USA, a new phenomenon has been recorded over the past half century. We all know that catastrophic floods have... Read More
Minor Floods Increase Greatly over 50 Years
All along the coasts of the USA, a new phenomenon has been recorded over the past half century. We all know that catastrophic floods have... Read More
A Different Type of Flood
It is not surprising to hear about a flood in the state of Florida — this scenario takes place on a regular basis. However, now... Read More
A Different Type of Flood
It is not surprising to hear about a flood in the state of Florida — this scenario takes place on a regular basis. However, now... Read More
Floods Cripple Texas-Louisiana Region
During the first week of March 2016 an unusually prolific weather event pummeled the area near the Texas-Louisiana border, smashing rainfall records as well as... Read More
Floods Cripple Texas-Louisiana Region
During the first week of March 2016 an unusually prolific weather event pummeled the area near the Texas-Louisiana border, smashing rainfall records as well as... Read More
Updated FEMA Floodproofing Design Certificate Required for Non-Residential Structures
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) permits floodproofing of non-residential buildings instead of elevating to or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). For these structures,... Read More
Sea Level Rise Happening Much Quicker than Predicted
Residents of low lying regions, such as Florida, have new reasons to worry after new research has revealed that sea level rise will occur much... Read More
Sea Level Rise Happening Much Quicker than Predicted
Residents of low lying regions, such as Florida, have new reasons to worry after new research has revealed that sea level rise will occur much... Read More