To address this limitation of existing river maps used for water management and flood prediction, the team have developed a new global river network called Global RIver Topology (GRIT), which ...

Know the risks for your area. Look up your address in FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center to find out if you live or work in an area that is at high risk for flooding. You may be required to ...

The group’s Flood Factor, which uses risk modeling similar to FEMA’s but also offers more detailed maps and block-by ... support from the industry, also addresses the big concern of liability ...

Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 4 through May 10, with one topic per day to help you prepare for the 2025 hurricane ...

In every city studied, at least 20% of the urban area is sinking – and in 25 of 28 cities, at least 65% is sinking. The ...

Key research findingsGRIT is the first global river network to include river splits, canals, and multi-threaded channels—features that were missing ...

May 8 is day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on staying protected during storms, whether you decide to ...

When a storm is forecast to impact your area, take action immediately to be ready. Now is the time to cover your windows and ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Map Service Center shows general flood risk by region. Enter your address in the search bar to see your area's flood zones. Or click "Search All ...

Do you know what your evacuation zone? Do you live in a flood-prone area? Here's what you may have missed during Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Hurricane Preparedness Week continues May 5 with tips on how to prepare before the season begins. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins. Here are five tips to help you ...

The cities include not just those on the coasts, where sea level rise is a concern, but many in the interior. And one is in ...