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.

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.

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 ...

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

The catastrophic Durban floods of April 2022, which claimed 544 lives and displaced tens of thousands, were made significantly worse by climate change, a new study led by Wits University has confirmed ...

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 Listen • 7:26 ...