Many people are returning home after rising flood waters forced them to evacuate. Now, many of these homeowners are tasked with dealing with the damage to their homes left behind by flooding and other ...

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 ...

You’ve doubtless seen the devastating footage by now — because unfortunately, apocalyptic flooding is becoming something of a news staple. From whole houses floating in central Texas to underwater ...

For more than a month, a lapse in funding froze Americans' largest provider of flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn't ...

SEATTLE – 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mortgage lenders require flood insurance on homes in certain FEMA-designated flood zones. Typically, the coverage requirement is either the full replacement cost of the home, the maximum amount ...