CR explains why most homeowners should consider flood insurance, where to get it, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know to protect your home.

For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to shrink the government’s role.

Lawmakers look to make progress on flood insurance reform this fall. Key House and Senate lawmakers say they are planning to look more seriously at changes to the National Flood Insurance Program this ...

The National Flood Insurance Program could lapse Jan. 30, 2026, putting 4.7 million properties and 1,400 daily home sales at ...

Homeowners faced with flood damage should wait for safety clearance before returning and then document the destruction, begin drying out their homes, and start insurance claims, according to federal ...

A search and rescue team looks for people in Hunt, Texas, on July 7, 2025, following severe flash flooding. Though lost lives can never be recovered, the US has long had a program designed to help ...

As Congress negotiates a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown on October 1, homeowners might not be thinking about their flood insurance. But most flood insurance ...

If your house isn’t sitting next to a river or the ocean, flood insurance probably feels unnecessary. But the numbers say otherwise. According to FEMA, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flooding ...

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 ...

This question is likely going to be asked by far too many people this weekend following severe rainfall. The good news − at a ...

Janet Fowler is a financial writer and has 5+ years of professional experience in human resources. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with responsibilities ...