Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.

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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, March 11, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- With the longstanding flood insurance coverage gap, Flood Risk Solutions (FRS) has committed to developing an affordable, accessible solution for ...

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 ...

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday, leaving homeowners unable to access new coverage and potentially wreaking havoc on home sales in ...

The government shutdown has halted the National Flood Insurance Program, blocking new policies and renewals for 4.7 million policyholders including 180,000 Californians. Up to 1,400 home sales per day ...

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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 ...

What risks do homeowners face if they rely only on standard home insurance in flood-prone areas? HelloNation has published a ...