In Harris County, FEMA reports there are 334,287 total flood insurance policies. Of those, 37,828 will decrease in cost; 287,307 will increase 0-$20 per month, and 9,152 will increase more than ...

Even if a homeowner does have flood insurance, the coverage may not be enough to make a policyholder whole again. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program only covers up to $250,000 for single-family ...

A flood insurance policy through FEMA comes from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). You can start the process of purchasing it here, or you can get the same policy with the assistance of ...

Man, I would like to get Nathan Pennington’s voice out of my head. Last year, before Tropical Storm Helene hit, I interviewed Pennington, Buncombe County’s planning director and floodplain manager, ...

If there’s a lapse, NFIP won’t be able to sell new or renew flood insurance policies after the September deadline. Existing policies will remain in effect until their expiration date.

Only 6% of Central Florida homes now carry flood insurance, a worrisomely low figure, experts say, as storms become ...

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help ...

About 75% of the nation’s flood insurance maps are outdated, leaving the door open for property owners to seek their own ...

In the wake of Milwaukee's 1,000-year flood, should Wisconsin residents buy flood insurance? Here's what to know.

They might offer private flood insurance or a policy through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

It depends on your specific policy, but most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. You likely need a separate ...

In North Carolina, on average, the rate for flood insurance is $802 per year through NFIP, according to the latest LendingTree data. NFIP policies offer up to $250,000 of building coverage and ...