Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and it doesn't take a major storm to create major problems. Now, a free tool makes it easier than ever to check whether ...

Washoe County has updated its flood hazard information for the Swan Lake area, aligning with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. The remapping effort focuses on updating the FEMA ...

Residents whose Hamilton County properties are included in new, more restrictive floodplain maps are being encouraged to contact a flood insurance agent. To view the Effective maps (current, until ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Landowners along the lower East Gallatin River are worried proposed changes to county floodplain ...