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Nearly 13M at-risk properties not covered by FEMA flood maps: report

FEMA's flood maps may miss properties at risk of flooding from heavy rains, a new report found.

Here’s where thousands of homeowners face higher insurance bills after FEMA updated its flood maps

These 10 communities have the highest number of properties that were newly mapped into a high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA Updated Flood Maps in 100 Communities Across 12 States

This summer, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) redrew many of its maps. The changes impacted 100 communities across 12 states, giving homeowners new information when it comes to what ...

Here’s a look at why you should consider flood insurance

Some of the traditional tools used to identify high-risk areas have not been updated to reflect new data and risks.
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FEMA flood maps cause 'misunderstanding' among some homeowners, leaving millions without insurance, experts say

On the morning of Sept. 27, 2024, Liz Barker's phone lit up with a flash flood emergency notification. Barker, a midwife in North Carolina, knew there had been bad weather brewing; when she finished ...

13 Million High-Risk Homes Sit Outside FEMA Flood Zones as El Niño Looms

Nearly 13 million high-risk properties sit outside FEMA’s mapped flood zones, where just 2% carried federal flood insurance ...

Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

They all remember the horrifying speed of that July 2022 flood that also isolated so many by knocking out cell service, ...
Forbes

Do You Really Need Flood Insurance? Here’s How To Know

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 ...