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FEMA maps said they weren't in a flood zone. Then came the rain

Flaws in federal flood maps leave millions unprepared. Some are trying to fix that.

Millions of homeowners who need flood insurance don't know it — thanks to FEMA
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Millions of homeowners who need flood insurance don't know it — thanks to FEMA

It is FEMA's job to warn homeowners about major flood risks, but its approach is notoriously limited.

This map shows which U.S. homes will flood over next 30 years due to climate change
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This map shows which U.S. homes will flood over next 30 years due to climate change

Millions of Americans have no idea they're living in a flood zone. Now you can look up every property in the U.S. and see the flood risk for yourself.
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