Floods are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation, unexpectedly weaving into our lives and wrecking homes.

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

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

Oftentimes insurance doesn't cover what the policyholder thinks it does—or thinks it should. Flood insurance is no exception.

Did you know that most homeowners’ insurance policies leave a wide opening for supplemental policies covering damage from ...

Florida senators have reintroduced the “Flood Insurance Relief Act" to provide tax relief for Americans in the Sunshine State ...

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

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

Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you have a mortgage and live in an area prone to flooding, you'll have to ...

Insurance policies can be complex, she said, and the federal flood program has deadlines that must be met to protect your claim. So an adjuster can help keep you on track.

The average cost of a flood insurance policy in New Jersey is $949 a year, often cheaper than an annual car insurance policy. The low premiums coupled with high payouts have put the National Flood ...