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 ...

Up until a few weeks ago, residents of western North Carolina likely gave little consideration to purchasing flood insurance. But last month Hurricane Helene flooded much of that area, as well as ...

Did you know that because of the government shutdown, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is not available to new customers or people who want to increase their coverage? On March 15, Congress ...

Homeowners and renters are urged to review their insurance policies, as standard policies often exclude flood damage, requiring separate flood insurance. Flood insurance can be purchased through ...

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

It’s the middle of hurricane season, and meteorologists say we’ve been lucky so far. Of the nine named storms and three hurricanes that have formed this season, only one short-lived tropical storm has ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

The devastation caused by back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the U.S. brought renewed attention to the limits of homeowner’s insurance. While most homeowners (86%) said they know what their ...

HoneyQuote has launched a flood insurance marketplace, offering Florida homeowners another way to purchase coverage. The Florida-based digital insurance agency's newest product comes as many ...

A string of deadly floods across central Appalachia in early 2025 has highlighted a dangerous truth: millions of residents in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee face growing flood risk while at ...