The Latest Breaking News from NFIP

Government Shutdown Freezes National Flood Insurance Program: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.

Kiplinger · Oct 31, 2025

National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost in 2026?

Flood insurance costs are rising, but there are several ways to save. Learn what factors affect your flood insurance premiums and how to reduce your costs.

Kiplinger · Sep 2, 2025

Subsidized Flood Insurance Makes Storm Damage Worse

It's high time for Congress to end a program that routinely goes into debt providing subsidies to wealthy people living in high-risk areas.

Reason · Aug 30, 2023

Flood Insurance: What It Costs and Why You Need It

What to know about getting separate flood insurance, including the costs and coverage.

Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023

Florida flood insurance costs are about to explode. ZIP codes closest to the coast will pay the most

Events of the past year have convinced more Florida homeowners of the need to carry flood insurance.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

Are We Done With Polio? The Disease’s Success Story Could Create A False Sense of Security

Phrasing that aims to encourage immunizations by highlighting their accomplishments implies that some diseases are no longer a threat.

Inverse · May 7, 2023

'Got polio?' messaging underscores a vaccine campaign's success but creates false sense of security as memories of the disease fade in US

“Got Polio? Me neither. Thanks, Science.”

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

California’s flood insurance reckoning

Just 1.3 percent of homeowners in the state have national flood insurance policies

Salon · Jan 22, 2023

Climate change made 2022 more expensive

From grocery bills to insurance premiums, warming temperatures hit Americans' wallets hard this year

Salon · Dec 21, 2022