Efforts to engineer Britain's rivers over the past 75 years have only made flooding worse.

Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish runs and create new opportunities for tourism and outdoor activities.

A new study suggests raising dykes along a third of Europe's coastline, but there are more cost-effective options.

If the forecasts are right, the US could be facing more natural disasters this year – on top of the coronavirus pandemic. Local governments aren't prepared.

A new algorithm that predicts almost real-time flow of floodwater during hurricanes could improve emergency response and planning.

The whitest communities in the US most often benefit from the federal flood buyout program. "It is how privilege works in the age of climate change."

As the climate warms, the Gulf Coast will become even more susceptible to extreme storm surges, research finds. That's especially true for New Orleans.