Flooding is a risk in communities across South Carolina, from the coast to the mountains, but how much of a risk? Charleston County had 150 "flooding events" from 1996 through 2019, according to ...

What homeowners and renters need to know about rising flood insurance rates, FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 and how to protect your ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but ...

Fort Myers Beach is on the path to regaining its FEMA flood insurance discount, sparking excitement among residents. On Monday, the Town of Fort Myers Beach shared a letter from FEMA indicating ...

Fort Myers Beach will be removed from FEMA probation on November 18th, lifting the $50 surcharge on flood insurance policies. The town completed five corrective actions, including reassessing ...

The average cost of flood insurance is about $899 per year nationwide, or $75 per month. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

The program is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and provides federally backed affordable insurance for property owners in flood-prone areas while supporting flood hazard mitigation.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Ruskin couple wants to know why a $30,000 settlement check from the National Flood Insurance Program, administered by FEMA, failed to clear their bank a second time.

which could significantly lower flood insurance premiums for thousands of residents. The first flood map revisions could come by Summer of 2027, with final maps taking effect by Winter 2027-2028.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today announced a significant milestone, surpassing $300 million in ...

This week is also National Hurricane Preparedness Week, meaning it's a great time to double check home and flood insurance policies. If you're still in the market for flood insurance, remember it ...

If your home is in a special flood hazard area, you should buy a flood insurance policy and take steps to flood-proof your home. Channels or streams that allow flood waters to disperse, known as ...