TAMPA, Fla. — Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could change as the federal agency reports flood maps are under ...

The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners.

Wireless Emergency Alerts are limited to flash flood warnings when there is a "threat tag" of considerable or catastrophic.

Purchasing flood insurance may help buyers feel more comfortable, and in some cases, doing so will be mandatory. Here’s everything to consider before buying a house in a flood zone.

Levy County commissioners said some of these areas are actually well-drained. In a statement sent to TV20, Suwannee River Water Management District officials say they’re willing to work with the ...

Michael Bell will be the 50th person from Duval County put to death in Florida. But Duval's ties to Florida's executions run much deeper.

Levy County commissioners formally petitioned the Suwannee River Water Management District to reevaluate the recent proposed flood zone changes affecting East Bronson. Their concern is that some ...

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 you’re in the danger zone.

Before buying a home in a flood zone, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to understand the risks and insurance costs.

The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if they live in a designated flood zone.

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.