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Home > Blog > Do I Need Flood Insurance if I Live in a Low Risk Area?
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

Do I Need Flood Insurance if I Live in a Low Risk Area?

Floods cause a devastating amount of damage to homes throughout the U.S. each and every year. Even in low risk areas, water damage can cause thousands of dollars in repairs. It is crucial that you speak with an insurance agent about adding flood insurance to your coverage, as many home insurance policies don’t cover damage caused by floods. 2 people wearing rubber rain boots on wet floor

How Do Flood Insurance Regulations Work 
Many homes and localities come with flood risk ratings. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) play a large role in determining local flood risks. Most residents of high-risk flood areas have to carry some form of flood insurance.  

But, what if you live in an area where the risk of a home flood is very low? How does that impact your ability to buy and maintain flood insurance?  

If your home has a low flood risk, you may not have to carry flood insurance. However, give some thought to whether you still want to invest in this type of coverage. You might qualify for a Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) which is a policy for low-risk homes.  

Flood insurance usually protects you in case of certain types of natural occurrences. What qualifies as a flood is carefully defined by law and by insurance providers.  

Insurance can protect a variety of your home’s contents in addition to its structure. It may cover replacements for many of your personal belongings. It can also cover appliances, utilities and other industrial components of your home.  

However, flood insurance comes with a number of exclusions: 

  • You may not be able to get coverage for certain types of personal property. Certain valuables like hard cash, bonds or vehicles may not have coverage.  

  • Coverage may not extend beyond the confines of your home’s structure. You may not be able to repair detached buildings or outdoor walkways.  

  • The types of damages that occur may also not have coverage. Mold and mildew may not have coverage.  

  • You may have to add special coverage for the home’s basement. Basements are very prone to flood damages, so they often need special coverage.

  

Before investing in flood insurance, talk to your realtor, the local authorities and your insurance agent. They can help you understand the affordability and the practicality of flood insurance. While it is an extra expense, living without flood insurance leaves you open to possible uncovered damage. 

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