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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming soon.
Why FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks
Even in areas that are mapped, like the Camp Mystic site in Kerr County, Texas, that was hit by a deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, the maps may underestimate their risk because of a reliance on historic data and outdated risk assessments.
After a tragedy, records from local archives can help us understand how a community understands itself. Here’s some of what ...
Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.
After hours of waiting and praying in the attic, the water stopped rising and the family was rescued. A first responder ...
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
After recent flooding tragedies in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina, St. Johns River Water Management District officials ...
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
Kerr County commissioners discussed ongoing search and rescue efforts Monday in their first official meeting since ...
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Kerr County Struggles With Funding As Flood Risks RiseKerr County failed to fund a life-saving flood warning system due to denied grants and federal cuts, exposing residents to rising risks from extreme weather. The post Kerr County Struggles With ...
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