Less than 5% of homes in the county's FEMA floodplain had flood coverage, well below the national average. Uptake was even ...

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

Flood insurance for renters only covers the contents of their home, up to $100,000. For businesses, the maximum coverage is $500,000 for structural damage as well as contents stored. The fine print ...

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

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 ...

Insurance industry experts say we're underinsured when it comes to flooding, and the latest disaster highlights an insurance ...

Standard homeowners’ insurance policies typically don’t cover flood damage. That often comes as a surprise to residents. What ...

Policyholders in Florida are starting to see more protection for their homes and some relief in their pockets.

WFLX is staying on top of the rising costs of insurance rates, as well as the possible danger residents face during hurricane ...

The narrow canyons and shallow soils in the central Texas area pummeled by recent storms long ago earned it the nickname of “Flash Flood Alley.” Yet only a fraction of homeowners there have flood ...

Insurers use data to determine where the tipping point lies between manageable risk and unacceptable exposure” - Eric Yeates ...