While a flood insurance policy can cost $1,000 or more, this protection may help you avoid damage that sets you back tens of thousands of dollars.

Up until a few weeks ago, residents of western North Carolina likely gave little consideration to purchasing flood insurance. But last month Hurricane Helene flooded much of that area, as well as ...

“Flooding can happen just about anywhere it rains or snows,” says the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In fact, 99 percent of U.S. counties have been hit by flooding in the past 20 years.

When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed homes and towns in western North Carolina, residents faced a harsh reality -- only 3% had flood coverage. The Cane River took Sharon Hughes' home in ...

RICHMOND, Va. – Joshua Carroll owns Valley Auto Spa in Big Stone Gap, one of the many businesses and homes in Southwest Virginia impacted by Hurricane Helene. The storm was Category 4 when it hit the ...

Over the past 20 years, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced at least one flood event. Getty Images Over the Fourth of July weekend, parts of central Texas were devastated by flash floods after the ...

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 ...

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 ...