New flood insurance requirements won't take effect until the maps are finalized in two to three years, county officials said. Here's what to know ahead of hurricane season June 1.

Sacramento remains one of the most flood-prone areas in the country, with significant development and construction taking place in historic floodplains despite ongoing efforts to shore up protections.

After years of back and forth, new flood maps with major implications for property owners’ land values, insurance rates and building costs along a watershed stretching from Santa Rosa to Rohnert Park ...

A developing super El Niño could make home insurance more expensive for millions of Americans in several states.

What does homeowners insurance in Northern California actually cover—and what does it leave out? A new HelloNation article ...

“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.

Coverage gap warning: Only 3.3% of US homes have flood insurance, leaving many exposed to costly damage not covered by standard policies. Recent disaster toll: Flooding in Michigan, Missouri storms, ...