Years in the making, the draft FEMA floodplain maps rely on higher rainfall estimates and more advanced modeling techniques, ...

In a paper in the Journal of Coastal and Riverine Flood Risk, a team from the University of Rhode Island discusses the novel application of Homeland Security exercises to evaluate emergency managers' ...

Real-time data can also be captured by drones during and after flood events. Another technology used is a modeling program called ICM that’s used for large watersheds. It will model underground flow ...

A landslide of 251,000 tons swept through Dharali, diverted the river, and destroyed nearly 60 percent of its infrastructure ...

For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to shrink the government’s role. By Scott Dance Reporting from Washington Flood ...

Spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis are among the most serious complications of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic disorder that affects about one in 3,000 people. These ...

A comprehensive, modular Python automation system for HEC-RAS flood analysis workflows. This professional-grade tool demonstrates advanced hydraulic modeling capabilities, Python integration, and ...

A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a tragic accident in Idaho that killed four family members, with the plaintiffs blaming the automaker’s Autosteer and driver-assist features for ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- On Wednesday, the Houston City Council will again consider an agenda item that seeks to use $30M in flood relief money to demolish some buildings around the city. It's an item ...

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Marijuana plants grow at the new Texas Original production facility in Bastrop, Texas, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Texas Original is the largest medical marijuana provider in the state. Angela Wang / ...