On Friday, New Orleans received new flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Overnight, more than half the population moved out of the so-called high-risk zone. But with half the ...

The online publication of the preliminary “digital flood insurance rate maps,” or DFIRMS, comes in advance of public hearings to be held by New Orleans and the parishes on their accuracy this ...

New flood insurance maps for New Orleans, expected to be made final Wednesday (March 30) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, promise dramatically lower premiums for many property owners ...

It also shared a radar map of the area under the warning ... to recognize the dangers of flooding." Flash Flood Warning continues for New Orleans LA, Metairie LA, Kenner LA until 8:00 AM CDT ...

30) in New Orleans. Flood risks change over time. When flood maps are updated, you might learn that your property‘s risk is higher or lower than before. This can affect flood insurance costs and ...

The new maps mean flood insurance for these areas is optional. But with half the city at or below sea level and memories of post-Hurricane Katrina... New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of ...