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.

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

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.

Janet Fowler is a financial writer and has 5+ years of professional experience in human resources. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with responsibilities ...

Earlier this month, historic flooding left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. In the aftermath, many homeowners found out the hard way whether their policies would cover the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Flood Insurance Program could lapse Jan. 30, 2026, putting 4.7 million properties and 1,400 daily home sales at ...

The narrow canyons and shallow soils in the central Texas area pummeled by recent storms long ago earned it the nickname of “Flash Flood Alley.” Yet only a fraction of homeowners there have flood ...

Amica is the best home insurance company in Florida, followed by USAA. With this guide to homeowners insurance in Florida, you can learn more about the state’s top providers, average costs, natural ...

As Texas begins to assess the toll of catastrophic flash floods over the July Fourth weekend, experts say the devastation underscores the importance of flood insurance. More than 100 people have died ...