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Flood

Last Updated: November 9, 2022 | Publication

Community Oriented Decision Support for Compound Flood Events Fact Sheet

The prevalence and severity of flooding risks has led the Science and Technology Directorate to pursue Community-Oriented Decision Support for Compound Flood Events. The purpose of this project is to develop, deliver, and demonstrate a community-oriented, flood hazard modeling and impact assessment tool designed to support planning processes for compound flood events.

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 | Publication

Future of Flood Insurance Evaluation

Flooding continues to be an important concern due to an increase in the number of flooding events and the associated personal and financial costs borne by residents and communities across the country. Multiple independent studies have reached the same conclusion: flooding causes more death and destruction than any other natural disaster. Recognizing the impact of these studies, the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is conducting evaluation research to better understand threats to public safety following flooding.

Last Updated: March 24, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS S&T Releases Solicitation for Flood Data Collection & Analysis

DHS S&T is seeking technical capabilities to help FEMA, through its insurance directorate FIMA, improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.

Last Updated: November 23, 2021 | Publication

S&T Insights Outreach November 9 Presentation Brief

Learn how DHS S&T and our Component partners are incorporating innovative climate adaptation solutions into national preparedness efforts and addressing key vulnerabilities to mitigate the effects of climate change and bolster our national resilience. 

Last Updated: September 29, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS S&T Partners with Fannie Mae to Improve Use of Flood Insurance

S&T and Fannie Mae will conduct joint research to identify ways to expand the use of flood insurance to reduce the financial losses suffered by homeowners and creditors in future storms.

Last Updated: July 15, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: S&T Leading the Way in Adapting to Climate Change

S&T is developing new tools to support risk-based analysis for climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Last Updated: April 1, 2021 | Press Releases

DHS Statement on New National Flood Insurance Program Pricing Methodology

On the 42nd anniversary of the formation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on Risk Rating 2.0, a bold new update to the National Flood Insurance Program’s pricing methodology.

Last Updated: March 15, 2021 | Blog

Focusing on Floods and the R&D Partnerships that Keep Communities Safe and Resilient

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is joining forces with federal, state, local, and international partners to leverage expertise and share best practices among flood response stakeholders.

Last Updated: March 12, 2021 | Publication

S&T Flood Risk Assessment and Reduction Community Guidebook

The Flood Risk Assessment and Reduction Community Guidebook was developed as part of an initiative led by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) in collaboration with the DHS S&T Flood Apex Program.

Last Updated: September 17, 2020 | Press Releases

Feature Article: New Guidebooks Help Urban Communities Install Low-Cost Sensors to Reduce Flood Risks

DHS S&T released “Low Cost Flood Sensors: Urban Installation Guidebook” to do just that—help communities deploy and operate low cost sensors for flood monitoring and management.