Floods hit even outside FEMA zones. Here's when NFIP flood insurance is required-and why coverage may still be worth it.

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and it doesn't take a major storm to create major problems. Now, a free tool makes it easier than ever to check whether ...

In the wake of deadly flash floods in Central Texas, many people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves from flooding where they live. It's a good question, and one that is relevant to ...

More than 41 million Americans live near a flood zone, according to FEMA. However, the first maps illustrating flood zones didn’t roll off the presses until the early 1970s. As many government ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Hurricane season is here, and one way people can protect themselves in case of a storm is to know whether they are in a flood zone. FEMA released a new map of Bay ...

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 ...

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can... In the wake of deadly flash floods in Central ...