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Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it
Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...
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Expert warns homeowners against assumption they're making about flood insurance: 'There are too many unknowns'
"People pay so much for insurance, and then when something happens, they aren't there." Expert warns homeowners against ...
‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,' expert says: What homeowners need to know
Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...
Does car insurance cover floods, water damage? This type of coverage is worth considering if you're in a flood-prone area
Water damage can render a vehicle immobile and completely devalue it. What type of car insurance covers flood damage?
Buy flood insurance if you don’t live in a flood zone? The answer may surprise you
Did you know that most homeowners’ insurance policies leave a wide opening for supplemental policies covering damage from ...
This family lost their home in the Texas floods. Like most victims of storm, they didn’t have flood insurance
Crissy and Avi Eliashar bought their home in Jonestown, Texas, 13 years ago. They never had a problem with flooding until water washed away their home. Like many victims of the Texas flood, they don’t ...
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Texans Turn Online to Uncover Hidden Flood Risk at Home
Texans can check their home's flood risk using FEMA’s Flood Map Service, local floodplain administrators, and insurance tools ...
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can ...