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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.

Change your wildfire story.

After a wildfire there may be rain, mudflow and flood damage. Choose flood insurance and write your own ending.

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5 Years

Flood risk remains significantly higher until vegetation is restored, about five years or more after a wildfire.

4% of homes

In 2024, only 4 percent of homes in states hit by wildfires had National Flood Insurance Program policies.

Your new chapter can begin with flood insurance.

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Resources to rewrite this story

Read about your flood risk

Understanding past floods in your area can help you understand your current flood risk.

See historical claims

The big picture of buying a policy

It’s easy to get flood insurance: Just get in touch with an agent.

Learn how to buy flood insurance

From cover to coverage

Know more about the types of policies and what they cover.

Browse policy coverage options

Success Story: Turning a new page after Thomas

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

Protect the life you’ve built with flood insurance