CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

National Flood Insurance, a leader in flood insurance solutions, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking online platform designed specifically for lenders and banks to streamline and expedite ...

There is no way to put a price tag or insure against the losses that people are suffering after the flooding in Texas. The damage to property can be calculated in dollars and cents, but the suffering ...

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program requires homeowners with federally regulated mortgages to purchase flood insurance for properties located in high-risk areas. But some of FEMA’s floodplain maps ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MADISON COUNTY − After looking at this year’s heavy snow pack, the county is recommending that residents purchase flood insurance. Bradley J. Petersen, the Planning and Zoning Administrator, said that ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Several San Marcos homeowners said they were blindsided after learning they were required to purchase flood insurance following a FEMA update to flood insurance rate maps, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The federal government shutdown comes smack dab in the middle of hurricane season, and that could prove to be a big problem for those looking to buy a new home or purchase flood ...

At Palm Beach seminar, Brendan Lynch of Plastridge Insurance said federal flood insurance pays out $250,000 at the most for a ...