Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes off the ground.

Flooding is the most costly natural disaster in the United States. As climate change increases the risk of flood damage, a new report finds that the country’s National Flood Insurance Program is ...

This cycle, fueled by climate change, significantly amplifies the risk of flash flooding. Credit: WTOL 11 Toledo’s flooding risks, while concerning, are not currently near the scale of Texas.

As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and other states vulnerable in the years ahead.

It is pretty clear from the data that the rainstorms have become more intense and this trend is expected to continue with climate change. When more rain falls in a short period, flood risk increases.

How Risk From Climate Change Will Reshape Flood Insurance In N.H. and New England New Hampshire Public Radio | By Annie Ropeik Published April 22, 2021 at 12:39 PM EDT ...