In or Out of the High-Risk Flood Area—Everyone Needs Flood Insurance In the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, approximately 80 percent of households impacted by the storm did not have flood insurance. Did you know? Floods are the nation’s most common and costly natural disaster, causing billions of dollars in damage each year. Homeowners and renters insurance does not typically cover flood damage. Floods can happen anywhere. In fact, 98 percent of counties in the United States have experienced a flood and more than 20 percent of flood claims come from properties outside the high-risk flood zone. If your property is in a low-to-moderate flood risk area, your flood insurance could be much more affordable than you might think. Just one inch of water in an average-sized home can cost more than $25,000 in damage. You can recover faster and more fully after a disaster with flood insurance. Call your insurance agent and buy a policy today. As long as your community participates in the
