Flood Insurance, Flood Zone Map
No home is completely safe from potential flooding. Flooding can be an emotionally and financially devastating event. Without flood insurance, most residents have to pay out of pocket or take out loans to repair and replace damaged items. With flood insurance, you're able to recover faster and more fully. For more info on flood insurance and to look up an address on the FEMA flood map check out the FEMA website https://www.floodsmart.gov/
to determine whether or not your home is in a floodplain. Check with your insurance company to make sure the house you are buying is not in a flood zone. Flood maps are always being updated .