Flood coverage now averages roughly $947 a year nationwide, which means you are weighing a four-figure line item against the ...

Over the past 20 years, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flood event, according to the National Flood Insurance Program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. While floods can be bigger ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a simple rule, designed to protect both homeowners and taxpayers: If you want publicly subsidized flood insurance, you can’t build a home that’s likely to flood. But local ...

Average flood insurance payouts climbing above $32,000 change the stakes of how you think about water risk at home. Instead ...

A federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new National Flood Insurance Program policies. Private flood insurance is filling the gap, allowing real estate transactions to continue.

Residents who live or plan to build in flood-prone areas of Woodward County could face challenges obtaining flood insurance ...

MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program ...