Floods are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation, unexpectedly weaving into our lives and wrecking homes.

The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...

Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.

Water damage can render a vehicle immobile and completely devalue it. What type of car insurance covers flood damage?

Nearly every county in the U.S. experiences flooding, yet few homeowners have flood insurance policies. The Insurance Information Institution's Mark Friedlander explains the market. And, fires in the ...

While most homeowners insurance policies do cover water damage from sudden, accidental events inside the home (like a burst pipe or a leaking appliance), they generally exclude any damage caused by ...

Crissy and Avi Eliashar bought their home in Jonestown, Texas, 13 years ago. They never had a problem with flooding until ...

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

Did you know that most homeowners’ insurance policies leave a wide opening for supplemental policies covering damage from ...

Flash flood warnings on Monday in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have many homeowners thinking about the ...

FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center offers a free and easy way to check if your home or future home is in a flood zone — and what ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents, business owners and community leaders to review proposed updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Seneca County. A 90-day ...