Tag Archives: floods

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian causing billions in damages to Florida and South Carolina, WalletHub's latest market report determines which states throughout the nation are most and least impacted by natural disasters.

As extreme weather becomes the norm, home insurance may become increasingly unaffordable—or simply unattainable for homeowners in some regions.

Bad news for homeowners with a flood insurance policy—for the majority of homeowners in flood zones, rates are more than likely going to go up when the policy renewal time comes around.  Starting October 1, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) switched to a new risk rating system colloquially known ...

A closer examination at what property owners can do in order to prep for disasters across the nation.

New programs will provide funding to areas for eligible mitigation activities to reduce disaster losses and protect properties from climate damage.

Up-to-date data, solid planning, and skilled communication are keys to servicing borrowers in times of crisis.

Home prices have skyrocketed in 2020 because of high demand and low inventory. However, wildfires and floods have posed a risk to many areas of the United States. These natural disasters are likely to affect home prices in 2021 and ...

Last year’s devastating hurricanes were just a preview of climate change-related problems yet to come, according to a new report. Just how many homes could be in the crosshairs of flood risks in the decades to come?

After last year’s damaging storm season, a new report looks ahead to the potential damages that could unfold this year from hurricane storm surge. Click through to learn where the risks are highest in 2018.

With the beginning of hurricane season mere weeks away, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced an “all-out push” to convince Congress to extend and reform the nation’s flood insurance program. Schumer shone a spotlight on the issue Monday during ...