Latest Flood Headlines
All the headlines from our Flood Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Sea Level Rise Puts $117.5B at Risk from Chronic Flooding
Jul 2 2018 // Those interested in risk management are starting to take climate change a bit more seriously. The evidence is anecdotal, but for that proof one can just ask Phil Renaud, executive director for the Risk Institute at Ohio...
Trump Administration Approves Disaster Assistance for Hawaii After Floods
Jun 29 2018 // President Donald Trump’s administration has approved federal disaster assistance for individuals affected by flooding on two Hawaii islands in April. People on Kauai and Oahu may apply for grants to cover damage to...
Senate Passes Farm, Crop Insurance Bill with Flood Insurance Extension
Jun 29 2018 // The U.S. Senate passed (86-11) a Farm Bill that continues subsidies for farmers along with the federal crop insurance and food stamp programs for five years. The $867 billion Senate bill also contains an amendment to...
One Man’s Solution After Harvey’s Floods? Build His Own Levee.
Jun 29 2018 // After Hurricane Harvey inundated David Bush’s Richmond, Texas, home with 20 inches of rain, he knew he wanted to rebuild but was worried about how his property could be protected from the next big storm. So, Bush...
Senator Inserts Flood Insurance Renewal in Farm Bill
Jun 28 2018 // As the U.S. Senate prepared to consider amendments to its version of a farm bill, Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.) on Wednesday inserted a proposal to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for six months. The...
Every $1 Spent in Hurricane Protection Lowers Property Loss Exposure by $105
Jun 28 2018 // Every $1 a business spends on hurricane protection reduces loss exposure by an average of $105. That’s based on an analysis by global commercial and industrial property insurer firm FM Global, which reviewed loss and...
Mississippi County to Spend $3M on Flood Study
Jun 28 2018 // Governments in DeSoto County, Mississippi will spend more than $3 million to study flooding. WHBQ-TV reports that half the money will come from the federal government, while half will come from DeSoto County and local...
New Nebraska Lake Expected to Reduce Flood Plain, Lower Insurance Rates
Jun 27 2018 // A Nebraska Natural Resources District is opening Omaha’s newest park and lake after spending nine years developing the $44 million project. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the Papio-Missouri River district will...
Hogan Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for Maryland Floods
Jun 27 2018 // Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is asking for a presidential disaster declaration following a severe storm and flooding that hit the Baltimore area last month, devastating Ellicott City. The governor announced the request...
Opinion: Is Florida’s Flood Insurance Industry Really Prepared?
Jun 26 2018 // The clock is ticking: The National Flood Insurance Program expires on July 31, 2018; so what happens next? It is well documented that the NFIP is broken and has been in disarray for a long time. The NFIP’s primary...
BNSF: Train Derailed in Iowa; Estimated 230,000 Gallons of Oil Spilled
Jun 25 2018 // An estimated 230,000 gallons (870,619 liters) of crude oil spilled into floodwaters in the northwestern corner of Iowa following a train derailment, a railroad official said Saturday. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams said 14...
Lessons Learned From Hurricane Harvey Highlighted in Zurich Report
Jun 25 2018 // An inconsistent regulatory environment and a lack of awareness by residents of the potential flooding dangers in and around Houston were among the factors that contributed to the heavy damage inflicted by Hurricane Harvey,...
Flooding in Virginia Closes Airport, Traps Several Drivers
Jun 25 2018 // Officials say flooding and severe weather in Virginia have closed the state capital’s airport and trapped some motorists. Richmond International Airport tweeted that it was closing due to flooding for several hours...
Tropical Weather System Drenches South Texas, Flooding Reported
Jun 22 2018 // The entire Texas coastline has been drenched this week with heavy rains resulting in flooding in many areas with several cities reporting rainfall totals in excess of 12 inches. The Insurance Council of Texas is issuing a...
Sea Level Rise Puts $117.5B at Risk from Chronic Flooding
Jun 21 2018 // Those interested in risk management are starting to take climate change a bit more seriously. The evidence is anecdotal, but for that proof one can just ask Phil Renaud, executive director for the Risk Institute at Ohio...
Flooding Leads to State of Emergency Declaration for NW Wisconsin
Jun 21 2018 // A state of emergency has been declared for counties in Northwest Wisconsin impacted by widespread flooding. Gov. Scott Walker declared the emergency state for Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Iron counties, where...
Heavy Rains Bring Flooding to Harvey-Impacted Areas in Texas
Jun 21 2018 // Heavy rains along the Texas coast have caused flooding in areas that were hit hard by Hurricane Harvey less than a year ago. National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Castillo said Wednesday that since Tuesday, rain of...
At Least One Dead in Widespread Flooding in Midwest
Jun 20 2018 // Widespread flooding in the Upper Midwest was blamed for at least one death in Wisconsin, while disaster declarations were issued Monday in northern Michigan after flash-flooding washed out roads, damaged businesses and...
Hurricane-Proof Home Building Available But Pricey, Slow to Be Adopted
Jun 20 2018 // In a private waterfront resort on the northern tip of Key Largo, nestled between tropical forest and the Caribbean, Eric Soulavy is marketing luxury for the age of climate change: Coastal homes that are all but hurricane...
Aon Launches Updated Thai Flood Model to Support Underwriters in Market
Jun 20 2018 // Aon plc, the London-based professional services firm, has launched an updated Thailand flood catastrophe model to improve understanding of this peril and help insurers build resilience for businesses and...
