Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could change as the federal agency reports flood maps are under ...

Can you get flood insurance in a high-risk floodplain? FEMA offers coverage to most of the country’s flood insurance policyholders through its National Flood Insurance Program.

Dismissing efforts to elevate storm-damaged homes in Florida could raise flood insurance premiums for thousands of homeowners.

A new report by Neptune Flood reveals the deep cracks in Texas’ flood preparedness, highlighting a growing mismatch between flood risk and insurance coverage.

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 ...

According to Stiff, the National Flood Insurance Program cannot deny anyone coverage, while FEMA can, depending upon the circumstance.

Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.

Millions of residents in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee face growing flood risk while their insurance participation is plummeting.

Renewing the National Flood Insurance Program, which is a vital part of protecting Louisiana homeowners from storms, has been tied up in ongoing budget battles. Some Louisiana leaders want to ...