Stories Tagged as
Flood
Why flood maps may not include areas that actually flood
by
Ryan Kailath
Oct 12, 2017
The maps take data from past disasters and apply it to future risk, but the calculations can get tricky — and political.
Port of Corpus Christi remains closed after Hurricane Harvey, but there is hope
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 29, 2017
We check in with the sixth largest port in the United States.
Houston's infrastructure could be making the floods worse
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2017
Every expert she's talked to says regulations for building in the city's flood plains are insufficient, says Texas-based reporter Neena Satija.
After flooding, Missouri businesses face cleanup costs
Jan 19, 2016
How communities in Missouri are coming together to help businesses recover
The story of New Orleans' recovery in one business
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Aug 11, 2015
8 1/2 years after Katrina, Circle Food reopened. Get your green bell peppers here!
Banking on a New Orleans recovery
by
Caitlin Esch
Aug 4, 2015
When New Orleans flooded, Liberty Bank — itself devastated — helped to rebuild.
Fixing an aging infrastructure can cost billions
Aug 12, 2014
Crises like the water-main break at UCLA expose faults in city infrastructure.
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As FEMA expands flood zones, residents fear insurance hikes
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Jul 8, 2013
FEMA is updating its flood maps to expand areas deemed at risk of damage -- and that’s striking fear in communities that could be deluged with higher insurance bills.
Can money and planning stop future flooding in Europe?
by
Steve Evans
Jun 11, 2013
Residents of Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and beyond are still wading through high waters today. Severe flooding has led to the deaths of at least 24 people.
Barge lines not fazed by high waters on the Mississippi River
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 26, 2013
For one barge line operator, the high waters of the Mississippi mean business as usual (though with a more watchful eye).