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 ...

In hopes of securing federal funding for major drainage infrastructure in the region, Friendswood has entered an interlocal agreement with League City and other regional partners to fund a portion of ...

A team from URI's Coastal Resilience Lab and Graduate School of Oceanography deployed exercises to evaluate storm decision ...

Homeowners could be spared financial losses later if flood risks are more clearly disclosed pre-sale, advocates say. But some agents have resisted, arguing it could negatively affect home sales.

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 ...