What Causes Flooding - Heavy Rains

Heavy Rains

Several areas of the country are at heightened risk for flooding due to heavy rains. The Northwest is at high risk due to La Niña conditions, which include: snow melts, heavy rains, and recent wildfires. And the Northeast is at high risk due to heavy rains produced from Nor’easters.

This excessive amount of rainfall can happen throughout the year, putting your property at risk.

25% of flood insurance claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas.
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