The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, including rising insurance rates.

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

Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get ...

New analysis highlights where the most residential structures were located during the deadly Texas flash flooding.

Crissy and Avi Eliashar bought their home in Jonestown, Texas, 13 years ago. They never had a problem with flooding until ...

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

Days into the aftermath of unexpected and catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, some people are realizing they lack the ...

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

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners ...

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

Water damage can render a vehicle immobile and completely devalue it. What type of car insurance covers flood damage?

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 ...