Whitehouse’s reference to FEMA’s map problems refers to flood insurance rate maps (AKA 100-year floodplain maps) that FEMA publishes. The situation was explored in depth in Grist (with WBUR ...

Sometimes you'll hear the phrase "100-year flood." Here's how meteorologists define that term and how to see if you live in a ...

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these ...

Essentially, it's an estimate, a statistical calculation that helps the government determine floodplain maps ... known as the "100-year flood." Because it's misleading, nowadays FEMA refers ...

“It’s not surprising that there are more map amendments being ... already designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the 100-year floodplain. Those studies, developers ...

FEMA is no longer enforcing certain ... Chad Berginnis, the head of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, said rebuilding to the 100-year floodplain level was the norm before Obama-era ...

When the Federal Emergency Managment Agency's new floodplain maps went into effect last year, the total area expanded. That ...

A "100-year flood" means ... Given the changing nature of flood risks, communities and individuals should take proactive steps, including: Checking FEMA flood maps and assessing home insurance ...