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 ...

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 ...

Flooding is the most common and deadly weather-related disaster in the U.S. Homeowners insurance typically doesn't cover flood damage, necessitating separate flood insurance. Individuals should assess ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Californians to buy flood insurance before El Niño hits, even if they live in low- to moderate-risk areas where it’s not required by lenders. “If ...

Mortgage lenders require flood insurance on homes in certain FEMA-designated flood zones. Typically, the coverage requirement is either the full replacement cost of the home, the maximum amount ...

The rain may have you thinking about purchasing flood insurance, especially as we go into the spring shower season. Many home owners opt to forgo flood insurance because they may not feel they really ...

The 2025 hurricane season may be past its peak, but there's still a little over a month of the season left and major Hurricane Melissa is churning through the Caribbean. Of course, hurricane season ...

Flood insurance claims in California soared nearly 211% in 2023, reaching an all-time high of more than $59.3 million, according to National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP) data. And despite severe ...