NJ congressman: 'You're in harm's way' as fed shutdown stops sales of flood insurance

What does the government shutdown mean for people who have policies with the National Flood Insurance Program?

For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

Because of the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.

Melissa simmers in the Caribbean, posing a serious flood threat and a track that’s hard to pin down

Tropical Storm Melissa is crawling through the Caribbean Sea, threatening to unleash life-threatening flooding and mudslides across parts of the Caribbean later this week. This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is not over yet,

Another flood project near the Meyerland area will be up for a city council vote

Tomorrow—Houston city council will green light federal funding set aside for a new detention basin on north Braeswood Boulevard. HOUSTON — Southwest Houston residents may be getting some additional flood relief. Houston city council will green light federal funding set aside for a new detention basin on north Braeswood Boulevard on Wednesday.

'We feel forgotten about' say flood-hit residents

The Environment Agency (EA) said it was "deeply saddened" by the loss of Mrs Gilbert, and had taken steps to reduce the risk of flooding in Chesterfield. About 1,700 properties in the county were evacuated following Storm Babet in October 2023, causing millions of pounds of damage to homes and businesses.

Inland New Hanover under a coastal flood advisory until Tuesday midday

The NWS Wilmington NC issued a coastal flood advisory at 12:28 a.m. on Tuesday valid between 9 a.m. and noon for Inland New Hanover.
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Report ranks Philippines among most flood-prone nations amid corruption scandal in flood-control projects

The Philippines remains one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, with floods posing the gravest and most frequent threat, according to the recently published WorldRiskReport 2025. The findings come as the country has seen nationwide protests against corruption and church-led calls for transparency in the government’s flood-control projects.

People trapped and hiker rescued as 'worst flood in 40 years' hits south east

Sandbags are being used to protect properties in County Down and a hiker has been rescued from the Mourne Mountains after flooding caused by two days of heavy rainfall. Samuel Guist, who lives in the Tullybrannigan Road area of Newcastle, said streams of water were washing down past houses and continuing to rise.

Heavy rainfall sets off flood warning in Tamil Nadu coastal areas

Low-pressure areas over southwest Bay of Bengal and southeast Arabian Sea will likely strengthen into depressions over the coming days, forecasters said.
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