Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know about flood insurance.

Congress extended NFIP to Sept. 30, preventing immediate mortgage and home sale disruptions for NC homeowners.

CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

Are you a homeowner or are you about to be? Let's talk about something most homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Flood insurance and most homeowner's insurance doesn't cover flood damage.

With two hurricanes looming over the Atlantic, it's time for homeowners along the coast to get prepared. Granted, most models predict Humberto and Imelda won't make landfall in the United States. But ...

The 2025 hurricane season may be past its peak, but there's still a little over a month of the season left and major Hurricane Melissa is churning through the Caribbean. Of course, hurricane season ...

Homeowners and renters are urged to review their insurance policies, as standard policies often exclude flood damage, requiring separate flood insurance. Flood insurance can be purchased through ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) cannot issue new flood insurance policies during a government shutdown. Existing NFIP policies remain valid if issued on or before September 30, 2025 and ...

FEMA has released updated draft flood maps that could change flood insurance requirements. Homeowners have six months to review potential flood zone changes before they become official.

Florida's home insurance market is stabilizing after a crisis, but obtaining coverage, especially during hurricane season, remains challenging. Home insurance rates are still rising slightly, but not ...

After nearly 16 years, thousands of homeowners in Stockton are no longer required to carry flood insurance — ending what many described as an expensive and frustrating financial burden. In 2024, ...

Federal flood rules are easing for about 8,000 Stockton homes along the Smith Canal, where residents have long paid high flood insurance premiums. Following major flood-control upgrades, FEMA has ...