August 5, 2025
ASCE/SEI Seeks Committee Members for ASCE 24 Flood Standards Update
By News Editor
Non-coastal flood expertise especially needed for ASCE 24 Committee. Apply by Aug 18.
July 31, 2025
Let’s Keep Our Most Precious Land Uses Out of the 1,000-Year Floodplain
By Kevin Coulton, PE, CFM
Using flood data from the July 2025 Texas disaster, this op-ed highlights the danger of placing summer camps in high-risk areas and calls for smarter, data-driven decisions.
July 24, 2025
Turning Research into Action: New Book Offers Tools for Practitioners and Policymakers
By News Editor
A new book illustrates how America’s flooding problem is everyone’s problem and the critical role that applied research and technology plays in addressing this crisis.
July 15, 2025
The Cost of Inaction: What the Texas Floods Reveal About Our Risk
By News Editor
To help prevent tragedies like the one we saw in Texas, ASFPM offers six recommendations to strengthen our nation’s approach to flood risk management.
June 25, 2025
ASFPM Launches Spanish Version of Flood Risk Mitigation Site
By News Editor
The site guides property owners through a series of questions to help them understand their flood risk and the specific steps they can take to better protect their home.
March 17, 2025
ASCE 24-24 Delivers Major Update to Flood Resistant Design Standards
By News Editor
This may be the most significant upgrade in the nation’s flood loss reduction standards since the creation of the NFIP minimums in 1973.
February 3, 2025
ASFPM Announces Update of Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Planning Guide
By News Editor
The Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Planning Guide will help community officials address coastal hazards, such as flooding, erosion, and lake-level fluctuations.
December 5, 2024
HUD Releases Guidance on Determining the FFRMS Floodplain
By News Editor
Step-by-step instructions for determining the boundaries of the floodplain and the flood elevation under the FFRMS.
November 13, 2024
Community’s Floodprint Plan Lays the Groundwork for a Flood-Resilient Future
By News Editor
The city has used the floodprint to harness grant dollars and provide technical assistance and grant management support.
August 7, 2024
Navigating Rising Waters: How Technology Can Boost Community Resilience
By Susanna Pho, CFM
A public portal allows residents to view property risk information, such as flood zone, elevation requirements, and potential flood insurance requirements.