Homeowners could be spared financial losses later if flood risks are more clearly disclosed pre-sale, advocates say. But some agents have resisted, arguing it could negatively affect home sales.

The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall. That's mostly because the ...

CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

Mullock Creek Preserve in Lee County and surrounding areas were submerged in more than 8 feet of water during Hurricane Ian.

WASHINGTON- Flood risk is a losing bet for most insurance carriers because, when a big storm hits, damage can be extraordinarily costly and concentrated. The program is heavily in debt; it is $22 ...

The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn’t sell or renew coverage during the 44-day government shutdown.1 The budget bill that ended the ...

If you’ve experienced damage as a result of Washington’s recent historic flooding – there could be financial help available for you. According to the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner, ...

A new study finds that many homeowners face a higher flood risk than they expect. It’s a prospect that raises questions about the accuracy of government flood maps that determine insurance coverage, ...

The Rosas family clung to one another Thursday as the Monroe mobile home they moved into just a few months ago submerged in floodwater. José Rosas, 39, said the home was supposed to save his family ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A bipartisan group of six members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill Wednesday focused on protecting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The National ...

A delegation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners meets with the FEMA Review Council at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 30, 2025. FEMA Review Council conclusions ...