flood risk

A lightning strike in Oswego as storms from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl make their way across the state, July 10.

Severe weather to impact most of the NY Wednesday

Ellen Abbott

Tornado watches and warnings are being issued across New York State as remnants from Hurricane Beryl and warm weather combine in the Northeast.

Most Americans receive little or no information about flood risk before they buy a house, leading millions to put their safety, belongings and financial security in harm's way.

Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed

Rebecca Hersher

About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.

Floodwaters surround a newly constructed house for sale in Maine in 2018. Realtor.com added flood risk information to the more than 100 million listings on its site.

Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

Rebecca Hersher

Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. Other real estate sites are holding off.