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Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.

News4’s Walter Morris explains the new systems keeping water out of people’s homes.

Experts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them.

Naples, Florida was hit by storm surge and heavy rain during Hurricane Ian, creating an estimated $200 million in damages.

News4s Pat Lawson Muse speaks with the lead author of a Harvard study on hospital flooding preparedness.

As Ian travels north, it could bring heavy rain and some minor coastal flooding to parts of Southern Maryland. News4’s Megan McGrath talked to people in low-lying areas in Calvert and Saint Mary’s counties about precautions they’re taking.

A video shows the dangerous rescue unfold, as the family was found huddled together on top of a partially submerged SUV.

Montgomery County launched an effort to locate flood risks, including water level sensors that will alert first responders and track weather trends, and encouraging residents to give feedback on their flooding experiences. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

A new study says human-caused climate change juiced the rainfall that triggered Pakistan’s floods by up to 50%.

Late Tuesday night, a crew with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department hoisted two people from their van, which had filled with water after torrential rain.

Jackson, Mississippi, has been under a state of emergency for over a week now after flooding shut down the city’s water system. Thousands of residents still do not have access to clean, reliable water. While the government is helping, local students took the initiative to start providing water to those in need. Derykah Watts and Crystal Lopez join LX News...

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Jackson, Mississippi on Monday after recent flooding shut down the city’s water system. Thousands of residents do not have access to clean, reliable water, and officials say it could be a while before the water is up and running again. Jackson resident Kari Thomas joins LX News to share her...

Jackson, Mississippi, has declared a state of emergency after rain and flooding disrupted the city’s water system.

Water has caused a crisis in Mississippi’s capital city. There has been too much on the ground after heavy rainfall in the past week, and not enough safe water coming through the pipes for people to use. Parts of Jackson have been without running water because flooding worsened problems in a water-treatment plant. The city of 150,000 had already been...

In a letter sent Thursday to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said he did not plan to force the GLO to enter into any agreement because HUD had not proven that the state agency had discriminated based on race or national origin.

Over the past 20 years, floods have become the most common disaster across the United States. They are now happening three times more often than they were before the year 2000. LX News climate storyteller Chase Cain joins LX News to talk more about what’s causing these floods and how this impacts the conversation around climate change in the upcoming election.

An incredible drone video shot early Monday morning shows multiple water rescues along Interstate 30 near downtown Dallas.

Heavy rain Wednesday led to severe flooding in the District. DC Water said its tunnel system repair plan will help fix the problem

A woman described how the flash floods completely overtook her apartment in a matter of minutes. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

District Dogs is getting attention from D.C. leaders about flooding concerns after a viral video showed water rise halfway up to the front of the business during the latest storms. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.