No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas (opens original article in a new tab)

Floods in northern Michigan exposed vulnerabilities in flood preparedness, with outdated FEMA maps failing to account for increased risks from climate change and heavy rainfall, leaving many rural residents without insurance or accurate risk information.

• Floods in northern Michigan overwhelmed homes and infrastructure, with some areas experiencing historic flooding for the first time.
• FEMA flood plain maps are outdated and do not account for increased flood risks from climate change and heavy rainfall.
• Many rural areas in Michigan lack flood maps, leaving residents without insurance or accurate risk information.