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Highlighting years of successful recovery

See how flood insurance has helped families and businesses prepare and protect themselves against flood damage. 

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Reimagine your story with flood insurance

Flood insurance protects the life you’ve built, helping you bounce back from flood damage. When you’re prepared for flooding, you can recover faster and achieve peace of mind.

  • No One Expected This Much Damage From Hurricane Harvey

    When Hurricane Harvey hit, Yadira Parker's home took on three feet of water. As a flood insurance agent, she found it sobering to experience the recovery process firsthand. Thanks to the NFIP, she and her clients had peace of mind, and help to rebuild after the storm. Watch her flood recovery story.

  • Demonstrating The Value Of Flood Insurance

    As a flood insurance agent, Paulo Pires sells flood insurance to help take care of his clients. After the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, Paulo's clients were able to recover and rebuild with coverage from the NFIP. See what he did.

  • Keeping Your Business In Business Thanks To Flood Insurance

    Within 10 days of becoming the general manager of Harley Davidson in Pacific Junction, Iowa, Dan Roland’s business was underwater from a levee failure caused by heavy rain and snowmelt. With help from the NFIP, he was able to rebuild and get back to business. Check out how Dan recovered.

  • Turning A New Page After The Thomas Fires

    The communities of Montecito and Ventura, California were essential to the region’s recovery following the devastating mudflows after the Thomas Fire of January 2018. The experiences highlight the important role flood insurance plays in disaster preparation. Hear from the community.

  • Managing Life When The Mudflows Hit After The Thomas Fire

    The Marcillac family lost their Santa Barbara home to the mudflows that devastated Southern California in January 2018. The mudflows occurred only a month after the Thomas Fire, the largest fire in state history at the time. And with the help of flood insurance from the NFIP, they could rebuild their home. Listen to their story.

  • When You Live Near The River, Flooding Can Become Routine

    Marty Severson, a retired veteran from Sparta, Wisconsin, experienced significant flood damage to his home when a nearby river overflowed. With the help of flood insurance from the NFIP, he was able to get back to his routine faster. Hear the difference flood insurance made in Marty’s life.

  • You Can’t Control The Weather, But You Can Prepare For It

    Robert and Redgy Nelson from Cross Plains, Wisconsin experienced significant flood damage to their house as a result of torrential rainfall. With the help of flood insurance from the NFIP, they were able to quickly assess the damage and restore their home. See how flood insurance helped the Nelsons recover.

  • Flood Insurance Was One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Made

    Ash Patel, a small business owner from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, purchased flood insurance to protect his restaurant. With help from the NFIP, he was able to rebuild after a devastating storm caused a nearby creek to overflow and flood his business. Watch how his business recovered after flooding. 

  • Fixing The Family Home Flooded By Hurricane Florence

    The Morellos returned from a family reunion to find their home destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Florence. With flood insurance from the NFIP, they were able to rebuild their home and get back to doing the things they love. Check out their flood recovery story. 

  • Homeowner Finds Hope After Hurricane Florence

    After Hurricane Florence, Danielle Rees was left with a foot and a half of water in her home, but with flood insurance she was able to rebuild and get back to her routine faster. See how she bounced back.

  • Rebuilding Safer And Stronger After Hurricane Matthew

    John and Michelle Tipton lost everything during Hurricane Matthew, but with flood insurance from the NFIP, they’re rebuilding and elevating their home to weather future storms. Listen to how they are protecting themselves for the future.

  • Rebuilding Her Retirement Property After Hurricane Harvey

    Rupi Prasad purchased flood insurance for peace of mind during her retirement years. Her home was a place of tranquility filled with memories, but after Hurricane Harvey hit, it was filled with over 20 inches of water. With help from her community and the NFIP, she could rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. Learn how having flood insurance impacted her life. 

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