It is extremely important for residents to know which areas are at risk. Residents infuriated after redrawn maps increase ...

Millions of homeowners with federal flood insurance are seeing their rates spike, in some cases by thousands of dollars. FEMA says the new program better reflects the real risks of climate change. The ...

Read full article: What to do before, during, after a flash flood Residents of Colony in the Wood mobile home community spent Friday using kayaks and wading through flood water to see how badly ...

Flood insurance rates are rising. In an effort to buoy the federally funded program that's sinking in debt, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) raised premiums on new and renewed policies by ...

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 ...

Sticker shock is common when shopping for Miami home insurance. Preparation is how smart buyers stay in control.

It's free, simple and secure. Flood insurance is usually only required if you live in a high-risk flood area and have a mortgage on your home. However, it's worth considering even if only one — or ...

For homeowners needing flood insurance, there are basically two options available to you: the government-backed NFIP and a ...

From the home’s number of bathrooms to the age of its appliances, endless factors determine how to decide if a home is right for you. An essential detail that you should consider before you buy a home ...

Flood insurance is getting increasingly expensive. So Congress is trying to restructure the federal flood insurance program and figure out how to help people who live in flood-prone areas. Flooding ...

Professor Emeritus of Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University Editor’s note: Hurricane Harvey dumped up to 50 inches of rain on parts of Texas and Louisiana last month. Meanwhile, ...