The Misleading Name That Confuses Millions The term "100-year flood" sounds like a once-in-a-century event, doesn't it?

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 ...

Flooding is becoming a more frequent and dangerous problem across many parts of the United States. New research shows that property exposure to flooding is about 67% higher than older federal ...

Flooding isn’t just a risk for those living near hurricane-prone coastlines or riverbanks—floodwaters can rise almost anywhere, including areas where homeowners least expect it. Even a single ...

CHARLOTTE — Pop-up storms are a common occurrence during summer in Western North Carolina, but the risk of flooding varies significantly depending on the area’s level of development. ALSO READ: Heavy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, swept through Nancy Callery's childhood home in Hunt, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images ...