Latest Flood Headlines
All the headlines from our Flood Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Rhode Island Getting $2.3M in Stimulus for Flood Protection
Jun 9 2009 // Rhode Island is receiving $2.3 million in stimulus funds to protect towns against flooding. The state’s congressional delegation announced Thursday that the money will go toward projects in Cranston and West...
It Figures
Jun 1 2009 // 10 Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has declared disasters in 10 more counties, bringing the total of declared disaster areas to 42 due to heavy rain and floods this spring. Beebe added Ashley, Cleburne, Greene, Howard, Jackson,...
Federal Grant for Spring Green as Flood Aid
Jun 1 2009 // A federal grant will allow Spring Green, Wis., to buy and remove 28 houses damaged by severe flooding a year ago in the village near the Wisconsin River in Sauk County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the...
Most Katrina Deaths a Direct Result of Flooding, Study Finds
May 18 2009 // A new study has found that 67 percent of the fatalities in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005 resulted from direct impacts of the flooding that occurred when the levees collapsed, according to a report...
Obama Opposes Expanding Flood Insurance Program to Cover Wind Damage
May 13 2009 // The Obama Administration has come out in opposition to expanding the federal flood insurance program by letting it add coverage for wind damage. The administration said it opposes the expansion because it would further...
Missoula Concerned About New Flood Plain Maps
May 13 2009 // Some Missoula County, Mont., residents say they’re concerned about newly released Federal Emergency Management Agency maps showing which properties are located in flood plains. The concerned residents include...
Emergency Declared in West Virginia Due to Severe Flooding
May 11 2009 // Heavy rains caused flash-flooding this past weekend in southern West Virginia, closing many highways, forcing residents from their homes and prompting Gov. Joe Manchin to declare a state of emergency. Manchin’s...
Katrina Flood Victims’ Civil Suit Against Corps Underway
May 4 2009 // Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet. Photo: Michael Maples/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Long awaited court proceedings pitting the Army Corps of Engineers against victims of flooding in New Orleans as a result of Hurricane...
2 More Kansas Storm Deaths Reported
May 1 2009 // Two people were found dead in a southeast Kansas creek this week, bringing to five the number of deaths blamed on violent storms since the weekend. The state Division of Emergency Management said Labette...
Heavy Rain Causing Missouri Flooding
May 1 2009 // Residents in several river towns in Missouri are anxiously watching the weather over the next few days, now that recent rains have already caused minor to moderate flooding. Parts of northeast and central Missouri got up...
New York Agency Honored by National Flood Insurance Program
Apr 29 2009 // Maran Corporate Risk Associates of Southampton, New York has been named Agency of the Year by the National Flood Insurance Program. The designation is given each year and recognizes agencies that demonstrate a dedication...
Colorado’s April Snow Storm Piles onto Spring Flood Threat
Apr 28 2009 // The big melt is on across Colorado, increasing the threat of spring flooding, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. It’s also a wake-up call to homeowners and renters that they may not...
North Dakota, Minnesota Officials to Promote Flood Protection
Apr 27 2009 // The governors and senators of North Dakota and Minnesota plan a meeting in Washington to promote permanent flood protection in the Red River basin. North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven and Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said in a...
Report: Levees Won’t Save New Orleans in Extreme Events
Apr 27 2009 // Levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans – no matter how large or sturdy – cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events, according to a new report by the National...
Florida’s Property Insurance Market: An Overview by Commissioner McCarty
Apr 24 2009 // It is always interesting, and frequently amusing, to read various “research” pieces on the Florida property insurance market. While I, like every other insurance regulator, industry professional and observer in...
Katrina Flooding Victims’ Lawsuit Against Corps of Engineers Begins
Apr 21 2009 // Arguments began April 20 in a lawsuit filed by New Orleans residents and a business who claim the Army Corps of Engineers owes them damages because of the massive flooding after Hurricane Katrina that stirred up the waters...
Cat 5 Litigation in the Forecast?
Apr 20 2009 // As 2008 Hurricane Claims Enter Court and New Season Approaches, Katrina Issues Linger The 2008 hurricane season was the sixth most active tropical storm season recorded since data collection began in 1851. Six storms made...
Washington Implements Flood Insurance Coverage Law
Apr 20 2009 // Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed Senate Bill 5417, an act relating to flood insurance coverage. According to the law, “every insurer issuing a homeowner, condominium unit owner, residential tenant and...
North Dakota Battles Flooding Again; More Expected
Apr 14 2009 // A levee breach along the Sheyenne River in North Dakota had officials scrambling for a fix and National Guard helicopters dropping 1,000-pound sandbags into the gap in the levee in Valley City, about 60 miles west of...
Disaster Aid Sought for 20 Alabama Counties Damaged by Floods
Apr 13 2009 // Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has asked President Barack Obama to declare a major disaster area for 20 Alabama counties that received damage from recent heavy rain, winds and flooding. Riley said Friday the 20 counties in mostly...
