Government flood-insurance maps often left ... works with local and state officials during the revision process, and communities may resist expanding designated flood zones because it adds costs ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided not to expand the flood zone for downtown Washington and the Mall ... agency had "rescinded" the new maps that were to take effect in September.

WASHINGTON STATE — When severe weather hits ... Western Washington is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and ...

In Washington state, there is over an 80% chance that 10 or more flood events will occur each ... The NOAA’s high flooding map shows records of flooding across the country and predicts upcoming ...

Washington state ... on flood insurance, Rodman said, that person would likely decide to buy a more expensive home in a different community. “Why would you choose that home in a flood zone ...

Tuesday, Pierce County Council members are expected to close the book on a 30-year saga: an update of the county’s flood zone maps, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The ...

Residents in Washington state were preparing for possible flooding ... road closures in the area could start early Sunday morning. Flood watches have been issued for much of western and north ...

2:05 Washington State flood mitigation plans cause concern ... for 2021 Flooding’ was presented to the county’s flood control zone advisory committee earlier this month, with the goal of ...

Western Washington is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather statements are issued for areas.