New draft FEMA flood maps show expanded flood risk across Harris County, but officials say no insurance or regulatory changes take effect yet.

A Chronicle analysis found Harris County's flood zones could expand substantially due to higher rainfall, more development ...

The proposed map -- which was quietly released on the agency's site two weeks ago and intended for technical reviews by ...

Families on tight budgets could find themselves facing the difficult decision of whether or not to forego other expenses.

Years in the making, the draft FEMA floodplain maps rely on higher rainfall estimates and more advanced modeling techniques, significantly expanding the current Harris County flood zone boundaries.

Draft FEMA flood maps offer a preview of how flood risk may shift in Harris County.

HOUSTON — FEMA has released new draft floodplain maps for Harris County, expanding areas considered at risk for flooding across much of the region. Experts say the updated maps reflect increased ...

Harris County’s 100-year floodplain could grow by more than 40% under draft maps newly released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. After a nearly four-year delay, FEMA posted last week an ...