The ripple effect
Major storms year-round are bringing an increased risk of flooding to the doorsteps of property owners across Virginia, but changes in the market for flood insurance could mean some will be ill-prepared when the water rises. Some inland Virginians have learned firsthand in recent years about the devastating toll of flooding, which has long been […]
Watershed moment
Hampton Roads is besieged by hurricanes, nor’easters and full moon tidal surges, but it’s not just coastal Virginia homes and businesses that are threatened by increased flooding. “Climate change is causing the state as a whole to deal with flooding and flood- related issues. It impacts a lot of people throughout the state,” says Michael […]