A big earthquake along the Cascadia fault could cause Washington's coastal lands to suddenly drop nearly 7 feet, instantly increasing the flood risk to beachside communities, new research shows.

A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more ...

On April 8, the Democratic Women’s Club of Marco Island (DWCMarco) gathered for one of its most dynamic meetings yet, ...

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management. Spanning 730 square miles with an average depth of just 9 feet, it serves as a ...

A river has been reconnected to its floodplain to protect threatened native species. Approximately 10 hectares (25.7 acres) of wetland has been created on the banks of the River Rede, in ...

RIGHT NOW, LIVECOPTER3 OVER STOCKTON WERE OFFICIALS ARE INCHING CLOSER TO COMPLETING A PROJECT TO REDUCE FLOOD RISK FOR THE REGION. NOW THIS IS IN THE AREA OF MARCH LANE AND RIVER BROOK DRIVE ...

The Mississippi River's endangered status stems from uncertainty surrounding FEMA's future role in floodplain protection and infrastructure maintenance. FEMA plays a crucial role in disaster ...

An environmental project has restored a section of river to its natural floodplain in a bid to protect some of the UK’s most threatened freshwater species. Led by Tyne Rivers Trust, the conservation ...

The Mississippi River is expected to reach flood stage in Louisiana for the first time since 2019, prompting flood-fight measures. The rising river levels, caused by heavy rains in the Ohio Valley ...

Following intense rainfall, the Ohio River spilled into downtown Louisville, reaching the highest river level since 1997. The crest, falling just under 37 feet, is the eighth-highest on record for ...

MoDOT crews reopened Missouri Route 141 at Interstate 44 on Wednesday afternoon, following the cresting of the Meramec River in Valley ... inaccessible due to flooding. However, drivers were ...