Devastating floods in Texas are exposing a growing problem that Congress may have to weigh when considering overhauling the ...

Flash flood warnings on Monday in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have many homeowners thinking about the ...

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

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...

First, FEMA's flood maps, which determine whether a homeowner is required to purchase flood insurance, are outdated in many areas, underestimating the risk to homes outside designated zones.

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 ...

Even if you are not required, that does not necessarily mean you are safe — "about 20% of flood insurance claims come from areas that are considered low to moderate risk," said personal finance ...

Homeowners insurance policies generally do not cover flood damage, so you’ll need to purchase a flood policy separately. If you need help finding a provider, visit floodsmart.gov .

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Flood insurance can be tricky, but Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney was kind enough to offer a helping hand to navigate the topic. Chaney said the most ...

Maxwell: Fewer than 20% of Floridians have flood insurance. That’s ridiculous in a hurricane-prone state. We can’t keep counting on American taxpayers bailing us out.

As the city works on a comprehensive public discussion for residents, they provided some answers to frequently asked questions about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Q: Am I eligible ...

The city of Charleston notes on its "Know Your Flood Zone" web page that "approximately 25 percent of all flood insurance claims come from 'low-to-moderate flood risk" areas.