(NPR) Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed

Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed





Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed






Climate change means more flooding in much of the U.S. as sea levels rise and extreme rain becomes more common. Many people who live in flood-prone areas do not know they are at risk.



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Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed



About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.