Region 8

The 1997 Red River flood caused widespread damage throughout the city of Grand Forks.  As recovery efforts began to take shape, the community and its residents had to make some difficult choices on how to rebuild and how to coexist with the river.  For many homeowners in historic neighb

DENVER – Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. Already there are reports of localized flooding in states across the Rocky Mountain region—and the upcoming snowmelt means there is potential for even more serious flooding.

DENVER – There’s a hidden threat that strikes countless unprepared Americans each year – flooding.  Unlike fire, wind, hail or most other perils, flood damage is not covered by a homeowners’ policy.  An uninsured flood loss can undo a lifetime’s worth of effort and crea

DENVER - As winter comes to a close, communities look forward to the coming of spring and a return to the warm outdoors. But it’s also a time to be aware of the threat of Mother Nature, meaning severe storms and flooding.