Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm ...

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.

The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn't sell or renew coverage during the 44- day government shutdown.1 The budget bill that ended the ...

The time you'll have to wait for your flood insurance to go into effect varies greatly, which is why it's important to take ...

With five months to go, 2025 is already the year of the flash flood in the United States. To date, the National Weather Service has issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States ...

Up until a few weeks ago, residents of western North Carolina likely gave little consideration to purchasing flood insurance. But last month Hurricane Helene flooded much of that area, as well as ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program ...

The devastation caused by back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S. brought renewed attention to the limits of homeowner’s insurance. While most homeowners (86%) said they know what their ...

You may not need an insomnia remedy this bad, but in a hurricane-prone state like Florida, you might want to read your ...