Floods are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation, unexpectedly weaving into our lives and wrecking homes.

Devastating floods in Texas are exposing a growing problem that Congress may have to weigh when considering overhauling the ...

Too many homeowners think they don’t need flood insurance. Only about 27% of homeowners have it, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. But 99% of counties in the U.S ...

First, FEMA's flood maps, which determine whether a homeowner is required to purchase flood insurance, are outdated in many areas, underestimating the risk to homes outside designated zones.

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm ...

Greater Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held at the Henderson County Performing Arts Center and sponsored by CHRISTUS ...

Even if you are not required, that does not necessarily mean you are safe — "about 20% of flood insurance claims come from areas that are considered low to moderate risk," said personal finance ...

WPTV is staying on top of the rising costs of insurance rates, as well as the possible danger residents face during hurricane ...

Maxwell: Fewer than 20% of Floridians have flood insurance. That’s ridiculous in a hurricane-prone state. We can’t keep counting on American taxpayers bailing us out.

As the city works on a comprehensive public discussion for residents, they provided some answers to frequently asked questions about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Q: Am I eligible ...

If you have flood insurance already and have damage after the latest flood, here's what the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet recommends: Make sure it’s safe to go back.

The city of Charleston notes on its "Know Your Flood Zone" web page that "approximately 25 percent of all flood insurance claims come from 'low-to-moderate flood risk" areas.