CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the government shutdown in its 21st day, one significant impact is hitting some homeowners: The halting of new federal flood insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance ...

Homeowners' insurance and flood insurance are typically sold as separate policies. Most flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period before they become active. It is difficult to get new ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Flash flood warnings on Monday in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have many homeowners thinking about the worst-case scenario. That's when they call people like ...

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As a desperate search for survivors continues in the areas of Texas walloped by weekend floods, one reality persists: Americans and their properties are not prepared for the severe-weather impacts of ...

As major flood events continue to impact communities across the country, many homeowners may be surprised to learn just how vulnerable they are not just to the weather, but to the financial aftermath ...

Nearly every county in the United States has experienced flooding in the past few decades, but just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management ...

In light of all the flooding, many homeowners are wondering whether their insurance will cover the damage and how to protect themselves in case of a future incident. Floods are the most common natural ...

New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps that took effect last week in Ukiah could impact low-income property owners who may have to buy flood insurance for the first time. The new FEMA ...

As if homeowners weren't facing enough homeowners insurance difficulties today, one Louisiana law could leave consumers unprotected in the wake of a disaster.

A damaged home is seen after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 4. Just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One solution: ...