Floods are devastating, but having flood insurance alleviates some of the stress. After you've filed a claim and it's been paid out, it might seem like you're out of high waters. Unfortunately, prior ...

Flood damage can be financially devastating. According to FEMA, one inch of floodwater in a typical home can cause about $25,000 of damages. While homeowners insurance can help you recover from many ...

A revamped U.S. flood insurance program going into effect this month will charge rates the federal government says better reflect a home’s risk, a change that could mean higher premiums for coastal ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Judy Higbee thought if she bought flood insurance before the flood maps change, she could lock in her ...

WASHINGTON — Whether it was flooding in Texas earlier this week because of Tropical Storm Nicolas or Hurricane Ida's destruction which stretched from neighborhoods in Louisiana to interstates in the ...

WASHINGTON, July 13-- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Efforts to reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, ...

The following information was released by the office of Louisiana Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr.: Due to the ongoing shutdown, NFIP's congressional authorization has lapsed therefore no new flood insurance ...

Living in perpetual fear of the next big flood, Houstonians pay $40 million a year for flood insurance policies guaranteed by the federal government. The city is taking steps to try to reduce the ...

Flood insurance coverage will now cost new homeowners almost double the current rate. It’s a change the federal government is making to keep the program sustainable. There are a number of north side ...