Flood Insurance
Flood insurance will cover your property up to $250,000, You will need a separate flood policy to cover your personal belongings, which can cover up to $100,000.
Most flood insurance policies have a waiting period of 30 Days before you start, so you can't wait until the storm is close to get coverage.
Flood insurance covers damages such as:
- Overflow of inland or tidal waters (such as storm surges)
- Runoff or accumulation of surface water (such as flash floods)
- Mudflow (such as mud flowing on the surface of land that is normally kept dry)
Flood insurance does not cover damages such as:
- Broken pipes
- Plumbing system overflows
- Rain entering your home through a wall, window, or roof.
Homeowners can protect themselves from these financial losses by taking out a flood insurance policy through the NFIPFlood insurance coverage is available regardless of federal disaster declarations. Tenant content insurance is also available. There is a 30-day waiting period before new policies take effect, so don't wait too long to get your policy.