AI flood map reveals 11 million Americans may be omitted from official risk zones

PHYSorg
Aug 19, 2026, 1:20 pm113 pts
Official flood maps shape disaster preparedness, insurance decisions and urban planning, but large parts of the United States remain unmapped or under-mapped. This means some communities may be left unaware of the risks they face, limiting their ability to prepare for future floods.

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