Japan is an archipelago with diverse climate zones and complex topography that is prone to heavy rain and flooding. Add the ...

North Carolina is updating flood models to reflect heavier rainfall and growth, moving beyond FEMA maps as nearly half of past flood damage occurred outside mapped zones.

Significant Expansion of High-Risk Zones: The 100-year floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area) is projected to expand by approximately 50,000 acres, increasing from 150,000 to 200,000 acres, a 33% ...