Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...

Many insurance agents are taking the opportunity to remind their customers about the importance of being prepared for flood ...

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if ...

Even a small amount of water inside a home can cause costly damage. Here’s how to assess your flood risk and what to do if ...

Many insurance agents are taking the opportunity to remind their customers about the importance of being prepared for flood situations.

The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...

Only about half of the homeowners potentially impacted by floods in Kerr County were in FEMA's flood zones, and even fewer ...

Texans can check their home's flood risk using FEMA’s Flood Map Service, local floodplain administrators, and insurance tools to prepare for future flood events like those in Harris County. The post ...

In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate ...

FEMA adds 180 Richmond sites to high-risk flood zones in updated maps, potentially requiring more homeowners to purchase ...

You need a second flood policy that covers possessions up to $100,000. A most important rule: If a bad storm is coming, you can’t rush out and buy insurance.