In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate ...

Federal emergency authorities removed dozens of structures from a Texas summer camp s official flood hazard map in the years ...

On average, it takes five to seven years to develop and implement a new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. As a result, many maps across the U.S. are significantly out of date, often failing to reflect ...

Oversight was loosened as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before the floods, a review ...

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many ...

Camp Mystic lost at least 27 campers and counselors and longtime owner Dick Eastland when historic floodwaters tore through ...

Cities and counties can strengthen their defenses — even on tight budgets —  with smarter maps, stronger codes and regional ...

Most homeowners lack flood insurance, which isn’t included in standard policies even though flooding is the costliest and ...

Camp Mystic's FEMA flood map exemptions are under scrutiny after a devastating flood swept through the Texas camp, raising questions about oversight and safety.

FEMA previously approved an appeal from Camp Mystic to exclude 15 of its buildings near the Guadalupe River from what is called a Special Flood Hazard Area.

Camp Mystic successfully appealed to remove several structures from a FEMA flood zone, despite being located in a high-risk flood area in Texas Hill Country.