For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to ...

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

If your house isn’t sitting next to a river or the ocean, flood insurance probably feels unnecessary. But the numbers say otherwise. According to FEMA, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flooding ...

Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy and execution of all content aimed at helping people make better insurance decisions. Myles has nearly a decade of ...

The recent Marin floods bring to light the devastating impact flooding can have on homes and businesses. “Even minor flooding ...

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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Citizens Insurance policyholders are being notified of a major change: in some cases, flood insurance is now required to maintain coverage. According to the company, “Every ...

Save the waterworks and follow these tips on how to prepare for flooding and what to do if it catches you by surprise.