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Texas Flooding

Please take action to protect yourself during the Texas flooding. Information on how to stay safe can be found on this resource page. If you are a flood insurance policyholder, visit Recovering After a Flood for more.

Tropical Storm Chantal

While Tropical Storm Chantal is passing through, remember to stay inside and follow local officials' instructions. If you are a policyholder and have been affected by the storm, learn how to Start Your Flood Insurance Claim.

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Flood zones and maps

Floods can happen anywhere, but some areas are at higher risk than others. Learn about your home’s risk level and how often floods happen in your area so you can prepare.

houses in a rainstorm with minor flooding
  • Understanding my flood risk
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    Flooded suburban street

    Knowing your flood risk helps you plan and stay safe. Use our flood risk tool to learn your home’s flood risk.

  • Flood zones and maps
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    Houses next to an overflowing river during a storm

    Flood maps show you your home’s flood risk. Knowing your flood zone helps you make the choice to stay safe and protect your property.

  • Flood claims in my area
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    Map of United States, color graded to show states with more or fewer claims

    Looking at past flood claims can help you understand how often floods happen in your area and how much damage they can cause.

Knowing your flood risk is the first step to being prepared.