SEATTLE (AP) — 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 ...

Some of the traditional tools used to identify high-risk areas have not been updated to reflect new data and risks.

Flood insurance is typically a separate policy from your homeowners insurance that specifically protects your property from flood-related events. It's not always necessary, but it's worth considering ...

As our El Niño winter approaches, now is the time to prepare. According to FEMA, more than 40% of flood claims occur outside ...

Flood damage can be financially devastating. According to FEMA, one inch of floodwater in a typical home can cause about $25,000 of damages. While homeowners insurance can help you recover from many ...

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 ...

The requirement has been phased in over several years. Starting Jan. 1, it will apply to Citizens policyholders with wind coverage on personal residential properties.

When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens the coast, residents jump into action installing storm shutters to keep their homes and businesses safe from high winds. Insurance companies encourage ...