Flood News · Topic
Every story on Florida, newest first, with what each one means for homeowners and buyers.
Starting January 1, 2027, almost every Citizens homeowners policy with wind coverage must also carry flood insurance—even outside FEMA flood zones. Who it applies to, how much coverage you need, and the 30-day trap.
Isaias brought storm surge and heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle. What to do first, how flood insurance claims and FEMA aid work, and how to check an address's flood zone, past storms, and ground height.
Archive: Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday night as a 105 mph hurricane and weakened to a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama. NHC issued its last advisory Saturday morning. The full timeline, storm surge, rain totals and flash flood warnings.
FloodMaps now covers all 67 Florida counties. Check any address for its FEMA flood zone, FEMA's draft maps, past storm claims and damage, ground height, and a flood risk rating, free to start.
Check the flood history of any address in the Houston area or Florida before you sign.