Is there really a need for flood insurance?

Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.  Over the past 10 years the average flood claim in the United States has amounted to over $33,000.  Flood insurance is the best way to protect your investment from a devasting financial loss since typical homeowners’ insurance does not cover property loss from a flood.  Nearly 25% of all flood insurance claims come from moderate to low risk areas.  Flood insurance is available to homeowners, condominiums owner/renters, and commercial owners/renters.  Costs vary depending on how much insurance is purchased, what it covers, and the property’s flood risk.


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1. What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency?
2. What is a Floodway?
3. What is a floodplain, and what is a flood?
4. What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
5. What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map? What is the importance of a Special Flood Hazard Area and what are flood zones?
6. What is the probability of flooding within a 100-year floodplain?
7. Is there really a need for flood insurance?
8. My house is in a Floodplain? What do I need to do?
9. Who has to buy Flood Insurance?
10. What is a Preferred Risk Policy? Can this save property owners money?
11. What is an elevation Certificate?