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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling, Virginia on Wednesday issued Flash Flood Warnings for parts of Maryland, Washington DC, and northern Virginia, including Baltimore, Columbia, and ...
Destructive flash flooding in Texas and other states is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks. The U.
The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners.
Even a small amount of water inside a home can cause costly damage. Here’s how to assess your flood risk and what to do if ...
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if ...
Fairfax County has a “storied history.” “The lives of those who came before us still affect us today,” U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly told attendees of the 17th Fairfax History Conference held ...
Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented his proposed FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan on Tuesday. Hill suggested a 1.5-cent real estate tax rate increase to $1.14 per $100 assessed value.
What flood insurance covers Even if a homeowner does have flood insurance, the coverage may not be enough to make a policyholder whole again.
A requirement intended to create more apartments in commercial areas had the opposite effect, officials said.