When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

Much of the nation's stormwater infrastructure, designed decades to a century ago to prevent floods, can exacerbate flooding during the severe weather events that are increasing around the globe. Much ...

Ten years ago, a record-breaking rainfall hit southeast Michigan on Aug. 11, resulting in flooding across the region. The catastrophe led to highway closures, power outages, stranded drivers and ...