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SEATTLE – Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a ...

It’s hard to imagine the heartbreak of losing almost everything in a flood, but that is just the start of the process of ...

When relentless downpours pounded Milwaukee over the weekend, streets quickly turned into rivers. Flash flooding swamped low-lying neighborhoods, stranded vehicles and forced road closures as more ...

Flood-damaged vehicles sold without disclosing the damage is illegal in most states, but that does not mean it will not happen. Consumer Reports Auto Editor, Jon Linkov said, "Too often, when an ...

Learn how windstorm insurance covers property damage from hurricanes and tornadoes, and find out if you need extra coverage ...

Insurance agents who do not offer a flood policy alongside property coverage face errors and omissions exposure, according to ...

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

BERTRAM, Texas (KXAN) — Days into the aftermath of unexpected and catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, some people are realizing they lack the flood insurance to cover this damage. That’s the case ...

Western Washington residents and businesses are being asked to report flood-related damages to see if the state is eligible ...