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Residential Coverage

Just a few inches of floodwater can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. From 2011 to 2015, the average residential flood claim amounted to nearly $43,000. In 2015, the average policy premium was nearly $700. Flood insurance is the best way to protect yourself from devastating financial loss.

Protect Yourself with Flood Insurance

Flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters, condo owners/renters, and commercial owners/renters. Costs vary depending on how much insurance is purchased, what it covers and the property's flood risk.

All policy forms provide coverage for buildings and contents. However, you might want to discuss insuring personal property with your agent, since contents coverage is optional. Typically, there's a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your policy goes into effect. That means now is the best time to buy flood insurance.

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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