Many Florida residents believe they don't need to buy flood insurance. They don't live in a high-risk flood zone. But flooding can happen anywhere, often to the surprise of residents who thought they ...

There is no way to put a price tag or insure against the losses that people are suffering after the flooding in Texas. The damage to property can be calculated in dollars and cents, but the suffering ...

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm ...

Up until a few weeks ago, residents of western North Carolina likely gave little consideration to purchasing flood insurance. But last month Hurricane Helene flooded much of that area, as well as ...

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program requires homeowners with federally regulated mortgages to purchase flood insurance for properties located in high-risk areas. But some of FEMA’s floodplain maps ...

Flooding is the most common and deadly weather-related disaster in the U.S. Homeowners insurance typically doesn't cover flood damage, necessitating separate flood insurance. Individuals should assess ...

The rain may have you thinking about purchasing flood insurance, especially as we go into the spring shower season. Many home owners opt to forgo flood insurance because they may not feel they really ...

In the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes ravaging America’s South, final counts of damage and death rolls are still being reconciled. As USA TODAY reported, the hurricanes and storm surge and ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Several San Marcos homeowners said they were blindsided after learning they were required to purchase flood insurance following a FEMA update to flood insurance rate maps, ...

Waterfront homes are a dream for many buyers, but they are more susceptible to flooding than homes located inland. Flood zones in the U.S. are designated by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management ...