Richmond's new flood map adds many properties to hazard zones. Some residents who've never experienced flooding now face insurance requirements.

With flash flood warnings spiking and concerns over severe weather increasing across Central Virginia, the City of Richmond is taking action to finalize updated FEMA flood maps that will go into ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...

A shower or storm is possible this morning, then better odds later today and at times through tomorrow. Storm threat includes severe potential with high winds and large hail. What’s next? Low humidity ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge says Georgetown student Badar Khan Suri can be released from immigration detention as his case proceeds.

Draft plans for the new flood mitigation project. (Courtesy City of Alexandria) The development is part of Alexandria’s broader effort to enhance quality of life and emergency preparedness for ...

Severe weather and flash flooding continue to threaten much of the central and eastern U.S. on Thursday, disrupting Americans' travel plans.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Three men were taken to the hospital Sunday night after they were shot in Alexandria, according to the Alexandria Police Department. One of the victims of the shooting was ...

Flood insurance is an important safety net, but only three percent of Virginia homeowners have it, according to the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation, or DCR. Federal changes ...

A 16-year-old student was hospitalized with serious injuries on April 23 following a stabbing that occurred during a fight at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Virginia, according to school ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A man was seriously injured and later died, meanwhile a vehicle driver is in custody after a pedestrian-vehicle collision in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Fairfax ...

Ithaca’s Common Council will vote to adopt new FEMA flood maps and update floodplain management regulations at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, April 16, at Ithaca City Hall. The proposed law, adopting ...