The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which insures nearly 5 million properties across the U.S., has officially lapsed following the government shutdown. As of midnight on Sept. 30, FEMA can no ...

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For homeowners needing flood insurance, there are basically two options available to you: the government-backed NFIP and a ...

In spite of rising costs, Floridians aren’t ditching their flood insurance policies, a new study found. But the rest of the ...

You may need flood insurance if your home is in a high-risk flood area and you have a federally backed mortgage, like an FHA or VA loan. The federal government runs the National Flood Insurance ...

HOUSTON – This hurricane season is expected to be very active, and we have seen the devastation flooding can cause in the Houston area. If you don’t already have flood insurance, you should consider ...

The start of the year is often a good time to examine your home and car insurance policies and make necessary repairs, ...

Sticker shock is common when shopping for Miami home insurance. Preparation is how smart buyers stay in control.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With the launch of new FEMA flood zone maps, thousands of property owners in Palm Beach County will need to get flood insurance if they have a federally backed mortgage.

Millions of homeowners with federal flood insurance are seeing their rates spike, in some cases by thousands of dollars. FEMA says the new program better reflects the real risks of climate change. The ...

The Davis City Council is considering the Village Farms project, which has been met with opposition due to flood risk ...

Flood insurance is getting increasingly expensive. So Congress is trying to restructure the federal flood insurance program and figure out how to help people who live in flood-prone areas. Flooding ...