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

Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.

Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

While most homeowners insurance policies do cover water damage from sudden, accidental events inside the home (like a burst pipe or a leaking appliance), they generally exclude any damage caused by ...

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

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 ...

If your home, car or apartment was spared by the floods, now is a good time to get up-to-date on your insurance to minimize your financial losses.

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

Insurance brokers say more people are asking whether they should buy flood insurance -- even if they don’t live in a ...

FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center offers a free and easy way to check if your home or future home is in a flood zone — and what ...

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