Flood-related articles: Reports, prep tips,and facts
Water damage can be devastating. Get flood mitigation tips and learn how flood insurance helps protect your home.
Base flood elevation: What it is & how to find it
Your area's base flood elevation may be used to determine flood insurance premiums. Find out more here.
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What is Flood Zone AE?
Understanding Flood Zone AE can help you get the right coverage to protect your home. Learn more.
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Flood Zone X defined
Flood Zone X has two designations on flood maps: shaded and unshaded. Learn more here.
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What is Flood Zone A?
Flood Zone A is a low-lying area near a lake, pond, or other large body of water that has a 26% chance of flooding during a 30-year mortgage.
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What is Flood Zone VE?
Is your home in Flood Zone VE? Find out what that means for your insurance.
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What is Flood Zone AH?
Homes in Flood Zone AH may have special insurance requirements. Learn more here.
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What is Flood Zone B?
Read the definition of Flood Zone B and find out if homeowners in it need flood insurance.
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What is Flood Zone C?
Flood Zone C is an area with less than a 0.20% risk of an annual flood, which means it's above the 500-year flood level.
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What is a 100-year flood?
Living near a 100-year floodplain may mean you need flood insurance. Find out what the 100-year floodplain is so you can better protect your home.
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What is Flood Zone AO?
Flood Zone AO is a high-risk flood zone often found near rivers and streams that may see floods between one to three feet deep.
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What is Flood Zone V?
Flood Zone V is a coastal area with an increased chance of flooding, especially from wind-driven waves.
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The National Flood Insurance Program explained
The NFIP is a national program administered by FEMA that provides flood insurance. Learn more from Kin.
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What is excess flood insurance?
Read about excess flood insurance so you can decide if it's right for you.
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