Flooding and mudslides pose unique challenges for homeowners when it comes to insurance. Many find out they are either ...

SEATTLE — Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

If your home or apartment was left damaged by the floods, it may be time to check your insurance policy. Unfortunately, most insurance policies don't cover flood damage, so many southeast Wisconsin ...

Earlier this month, historic flooding left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. In the aftermath, many homeowners found out the hard way whether their policies would cover the ...

TODAY AT FIVE. THANKS, EMILY. THOUSANDS OF FLOOD VICTIMS ARE LEARNING THE HARD WAY. THEIR DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. TONIGHT WE’RE HEARING FROM FRUSTRATED HOMEOWNERS WHO EXPECTED THEIR ...

If you have a standard car insurance policy, you may need to purchase additional coverage to be protected against flood damage. A flooded car can lead to mold, corrosion, or severe mechanical and ...

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS58) -- Our communities all over Wisconsin continue cleaning up after this weekend's historic flooding. In recent days, we've heard from many of you that your insurance may not ...

Delorse Harrington, 67, has dealt with flooding just two times in the 34 years she has lived in her Menomonee River Hills home. The first was over a decade ago, when a few inches of water coated her ...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) cannot issue new flood insurance policies during a government shutdown. Existing NFIP policies remain valid if issued on or before September 30, 2025 and ...

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.