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- What Causes Flooding
- Coastal Flooding
- Understanding Your Risk
- Undergoing a Map Change
- Real Flood Stories
- The Levee Simulator
Learn How Levees Work
The FloodSmart Levee Simulator shows different ways a levee can fail. It covers every type of levee failure and reminds everyone that simply living near a levee doesn't guarantee your home's protection.
Floodsmart Video Library
Watch our collection of videos–from devastating testimonials about flooding to our Home Personified commercials. Watch Now
Flood Risk Scenarios
There are many ways flooding can occur, from snow melt to flash floods and tropical storms. Explore Now
The Cost of Flooding
The cost of flooding can vary drastically. See inch-by-inch how much flooding will cost you. Measure This
What's My Flood Risk?
Visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to locate your flood map to help determine your flood risk.
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