Here are some flood facts from http://www.floodsmart.gov/:
- Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.
- Flash floods can bring walls of water 10-20 feet high.
- A car can easily be carried away by just 2 feet of floodwater.
- Your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30-year mortgage, compared to a 9% chance of fire damage.
- Last year, one-third of all claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program were for policies in low-risk communities.
- Two inches of flood water can cost a homeowner $7,800 in damage.
- To find your flood risk, fill out the Flood Risk Profile at the website above.
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