Nearly every county in the U.S. experiences flooding, yet few homeowners have flood insurance policies. The Insurance Information Institution's Mark Friedlander explains the market. And, fires in the ...

First, FEMA's flood maps, which determine whether a homeowner is required to purchase flood insurance, are outdated in many areas, underestimating the risk to homes outside designated zones.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WPTV is staying on top of the rising costs of insurance rates, as well as the possible danger residents face during hurricane ...

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 .

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.

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.

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 ...