In this Reality Check, The Tribune investigated how various areas are labeled under Cal Fire’s new fire hazard severity maps.

Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.

A map of California's flood zones shows whether you need flood insurance to obtain a federally-backed mortgage. This is typically the case for zones that start with A or V, which have a 1% chance of ...

Experts say the proposed changes more accurately reflect areas susceptible to wildfires in California ... officials compared the hazard maps to those of flood zones. The zones are based on ...

Hurricane Season: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during ...

Fischetti had unwittingly waded into one of the murkiest secrets in the Florida real estate market: The rules and laws surrounding disclosure of previous flooding — a growing risk driven by rising ...

Alaska, Hawaii and areas along the mainland West Coast would be at risk if an earthquake erupts along the Cascadia subduction ...

The loss of intertidal wetlands directly impacts ecosystem services such as water filtration, habitat for fisheries and ...

A recent Virginia Tech study reveals that the Pacific Northwest faces a heightened risk of catastrophic flooding and ...

Whether you're a Florida native or a new resident, here's what to know for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.