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New Flood Maps Reduce Need for Development Review

A 2023 assessment found over 4,500 homes at flood risk in Kerr County, more than 75% of FEMA's maps are outdated, underestimating true flood hazards, First Street reported.

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FEMA’s Flood Maps Are Basically Lies

A researcher who studies flood-risk mapping says many politicians aren't interested in updating maps because it might trigger higher insurance costs and restrictions on construction.

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Gizmodo broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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