Floods

In response to widespread flooding last month, FEMA has approved Individual Assistance funding for residents in six West Virginia counties. Some victims may also now be eligible for food assistance from the USDA.

A preparedness exercise last week with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers simulated how the region would respond to a storm as intense as Hurricane Helene, which ravaged communities hundreds of miles from the coast.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the number of deaths resulting from severe weather earlier this month has risen to 22 as of Monday. The state's application for individual FEMA assistance is pending.

As disasters like severe flooding in Appalachia become more regular occurrences, we must do more than celebrate community resilience. Investments in infrastructure and systems that can withstand major events are essential.

Residents in parts of West Virginia hit by severe flooding last week are encouraged to fill out forms reporting associated property damages. These surveys will help FEMA determine whether it can provide assistance.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency in 10 southern West Virginia counties, while Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing recovery efforts.

Given the 2 to 6 inches of rain predicted to hit Kentucky this weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear's emergency declaration activates teams to help in the event of severe flooding.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s app provides GIS-powered evacuation zone details via an interactive map, letting residents and visitors pinpoint locations and evaluate their hurricane risk.

Legislation introduced in Congress aims to help homeowners better understand the rising costs of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, part of FEMA's newly implemented Risk Rating 2.0 initiative.

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities on Tuesday released a study that warns FEMA flooding maps of the state are outdated and makes 30 recommendations and promotes statewide standards on climate resiliency.

A new tool from Rebuild by Design shows climate change is an equal opportunity hazard. But spending money ahead of time on mitigation and prevention can be more cost-effective than committing it after disaster strikes.

The company, which already serves the federal government, has released a data-based product to other public agencies. The goal is to help officials with flood response, management and recovery operations.

Following heavy rain and a series of dam breaches, and ahead of “considerable” flash flood warnings, emergency crews are racing to evacuate residents from the town, about 55 miles east of St. Louis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for five South Florida counties Wednesday evening after severe rain caused life-threatening flash floods. Additional heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast over the next several days.

They are among 16 states and one Tribal Nation eligible for the federal funding, which will allow those entities to receive mitigation funding faster after a flood-related disaster.

The Bay Area's vast network of gauges, strategically placed and linked to powerful telecommunication lines and computers, offer early warning of rising waters, helping protect lives and property from flood damage.

Heavy rainfall Sunday night into Monday morning brought 10 inches of rain and created potentially lethal conditions for drivers across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revised its hurricane prediction from May, including a slightly lower chance of an above-average season and fewer named storms.