The Fort Lauderdale resident considered herself lucky because she had comprehensive coverage, the type of insurance ... situation if your car is damaged by rising flood water.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you have comprehensive car insurance, flood damage to your vehicle is covered. The comprehensive insurance will pay for repairs ...

Connecticut is very familiar with the different types of flooding. Devastating floods caused havoc in the western part of the state last summer.

Experts from Select Car Leasing are urging motorists to be aware of the dangers - and to understand what they need to do if they get trapped in their vehicle with flood water rising rapidly.

This feature allows potential buyers and insurance companies to verify if a vehicle has previously sustained flood damage, protecting consumers from hidden hazards and expensive repairs.