Suit seeks to block NJ rules on post-Sandy coastal building
Some New Jersey residents and environmental groups are suing to try to block the state's new rules governing coastal development in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, saying they allow too many people and...
View ArticleLouisiana delegation presses Obama for flood aid
The Republican-dominated Louisiana congressional delegation on Monday swung behind a request by Gov. John Bel Edwards for emergency aid to help the state rebuild from last month's disastrous flooding....
View ArticleWhy some NJ communities always have flooding problems
The problem isn't new. There's been issues with water dating back to colonial times. Continue reading…
View ArticleHelp solve back-bay flooding — two workshops this week
What's being done to find a solution for back bay flooding issues along the Jersey Shore? Continue reading…
View ArticleIs NJ prepared for the next Sandy? We may not know until it comes
The superstorm was a "transformative event" in 2012 in the same way that COVID-19 has been in 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat are 'ghost forests,' where are they in NJ, and why?
They are particularly noticeable in New Jersey in the low-lying terrain of the Delaware Bayshore and the Mullica River basin. Continue reading…
View ArticleJamesburg, Cranbury, NJ among hardest hit from overnight flooding
Hurricane Henri dumped about eight inches of rain in parts of Middlesex County, leaving behind flooded out roads and basements on Sunday in New Jersey. Continue reading…
View Article'Knot in their stomach': Towns hit by Henri fear sequel from Ida
It's been just over a week since parts of New Jersey, such as southern Middlesex County, got flooded from a tropical system. Another flood threat looms. Continue reading…
View ArticleCost to buy out all Ida-damaged often-flooded homes would top $1B
There is renewed interest in the Blue Acres program, which has some dedicated funding but not enough to meet expected demand. Continue reading…
View ArticleFlood insurance prices could soon skyrocket - NJ fighting back
New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator wants to cap increases, use new flood map technology and spend more money on mitigation. Continue reading…
View ArticleHelping Flood Zone Residents
Billions of dollars have been spent to help Sandy victims recover from the superstorm that slammed the Garden State 19 months ago, but now some Central Jersey residents are wondering if they've been...
View ArticleSandy Not to Blame for Frequent Flooding [AUDIO]
Many Garden State residents experiencing a higher frequency of coastal flooding are blaming Superstorm Sandy for altering our environment. However, lead scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey say...
View ArticleMore Flood Protection
New Jersey is getting a total of $380 million in federal funding for two new flood mitigation projects, one in the Meadowlands, and the other along the Weehawken, Hoboken and Jersey City corridor....
View ArticleFloods for the Fourth?
Moisture from a tropical storm, interacting with an approaching cold front, is expected to deliver New Jersey a heavy dose of rain and thunderstorms later this week, but any flooding issues shouldn't...
View ArticleNJ car dealer admits selling Sandy-flooded cars
A used car dealer in New Jersey has admitted selling seven vehicles that sustained flood damage during Superstorm Sandy after a Motor Vehicle Commission office employee created clean titles for them....
View ArticleSea level rise threatening Jersey shore towns
Flooding caused by high tide may eventually become a problem on more than 200 days per year in certain areas along the New Jersey coastline, according to a new analysis from the Union of Concerned...
View ArticleArmy Corps releases coastal flood risk management framework
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday issued a report saying that managing the flooding risk along the North Atlantic coast from events like Superstorm Sandy is something that has to be done...
View ArticleSecond NJ home now at risk of sliding into Delaware River
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The owners of two homes were ordered to evacuate Wednesday because of what officials called an imminent concern that their residences could slide 70 feet into the...
View ArticleFEMA begins reviewing Sandy flood insurance claims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it has begun reviewing flood insurance claims of Superstorm Sandy victims, some of whom have said their damages were underestimated. Continue reading…
View ArticleUnrelenting rain leads to more flooding in Midwest
A wet June turned worse after strong weekend storms drenched the Midwest, adding to concern that already-serious flooding won't go away anytime soon. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ sees more flooding thanks to sea level rise, study says
MANTOLOKING, N.J. (AP) -- A new study looking back over 1,000 years finds the flooding risk along the New York and New Jersey coasts increased greatly after industrialization, and major storms that...
View ArticleSpadea: Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for those in risky flood zones
The threat of another hurricane in New Jersey brings up the question of who should pay for the flood insurance of those living in high risk flood zones. Continue reading…
View ArticleMidwest storm brings twisters, floods, and it’s not over yet
The storms and flooding in Missouri and Illinois were the latest in a succession of severe weather events across the country that have led to at least 43 deaths in less than a week. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeveral levees monitored in Missouri; death toll rises to 20
Though the Mississippi River and its tributaries didn't top the 19 vulnerable levees that federal officials were monitoring, the dangers from a rare winter flood remained throughout Missouri and parts...
View ArticleFloodwaters draw warnings anew about wastewater, pollutants
Veronica Tate knew from the stench that sewage was among the 8 feet of water that swamped the basement of her ranch-style home after the nearby Meramec River overflowed. The larger concern for...
View ArticleIcy roads, spotty transit service follow East Coast blizzard
East Coast residents who made the most of a paralyzing weekend blizzard face fresh challenges as the workweek begins: slippery roads, spotty transit service and mounds of snow that buried cars and...
View ArticleWill all that melting snow cause flooding in NJ?
The massive winter storm that blanketed the area this past weekend is long gone, but many parts of Jersey are still digging out after the storm produced 20 to 30 inches of snow. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat NJ storm victims need to know about filing an insurance claim
Filing a claim for damage from the weekend Nor'easter that caused coastal flooding in New Jersey, can be just as much of an insurance headache as Superstorm Sandy caused for many, even if the flooding...
View ArticleRain, warmer temps could mean flooding for parts of NJ
With rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to climb up into the 60s Wednesday, there’s an elevated threat of some flooding problems. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Jersey lawmakers ask why only $15M for flood protection
New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday were left scratching their heads wondering why the state got only $15 million in federal flood protection funding. Continue reading…
View ArticleA new push in NJ to prevent localized flooding
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is offering millions to help towns modernize their stormwater management systems. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Law Mandates Flood Disclosure for New York Home Sellers
A new law requires sellers in New York to disclose whether or not their property has ever suffered flood damage or is at risk of flooding. Continue reading…
View ArticleHigh tides, big problems: NJ ranks #1 for coastal flooding threat
Residents along the Jersey Shore are very familiar with the perils of tidal flooding, and a new report shows NJ is the most vulnerable state in the U.S. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Look At This Cape May, NJ Town After Days Of Rain Activity
A Look At This Cape May, NJ Town After Days Of Rain Activity Continue reading…
View ArticleEgg Harbor City, NJ Animal Rescue Desperate for Donations After Recent Flooding
A GoFundMe has been set up to raise donations for a Kimmy's Safe Haven in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey after recent heavy rains left the animal rescue flooded. Continue reading…
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