The FEMA-operated program has over 4.7 million policies in force, and lawmakers have kept it intact via dozens of short-term ...

To put this in perspective, the average payout on a flood claim from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is $52,000, according to FEMA. A flood insurance policy covers your house and your ...

Private flood insurance is an alternative to the government-backed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A private flood insurance policy can be a better deal than an NFIP policy because it can ...

Pearson's home has survived two floods. But will her Del Rio home survive a county-wide decision to stay or leave a federal ...

A State Farm home insurance policy pairs well with flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private provider. Standout benefits: State Farm offers discounts on home policies ...

Flood insurance is a tenet of life in water-burdened Louisiana. But skyrocketing costs of National Flood Insurance Program ...

Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you have a mortgage and live in an area prone to flooding, you'll have to ...