flood risk

Flooding near Commercial Street in Portland, ME.

Climate Desk

Blue-sky flooding in the Old Port is a preview of the future

Molly Enking

Flooding due to King Tides is becoming more frequent as the ocean warms, currents shift, and sea levels rise.

Damage in Wells, Maine during a storm on January 13, 2023.

Climate Desk

Report warns of flood risk to Maine infrastructure

Peter McGuire

The Union of Concerned Scientists says critical sites will see regular flooding within decades.

Flooding damage along the Androscoggin River in Bethel and Rumford, as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

Environment and Outdoors

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers

Carol Bousquet

The state says climate change is causing flooding in areas outside of federal flood maps.

Environment and Outdoors

Landslide Blocking Presumpscot River In Westbrook Threatens A Flash Flood

Fred Bever

A landslide blocking the Presumpscot River in Westbrook is threatening a flash flood in Cumberland County.The land started moving around 9:39 a.m.…

Maine

Mild Winter Reduces Springtime Flood Risk In New England

Associated Press

Emergency management officials in New England can scratch spring flooding off their list of concerns, for the most part. The National Weather Service says…