Spring is Around the Corner – Is Your Home Ready for April Showers?

As I write this in January, surrounded by snow, I can’t help but think ahead—April showers bring May flowers… and possibly water into your home. Now is the time to ask yourself: Do I need flood insurance?

Last spring, my neighbor Sarah woke up to water flooding her basement after a storm. She thought her homeowners insurance would cover it, but since it was surface water, it wasn’t. She paid over $20,000 out of pocket and immediately purchased flood insurance to avoid that risk again.

Why Plan Ahead?

Most flood insurance policies, including those managed by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through FEMA, require a 30-day waiting period before coverage takes effect. Waiting until spring storms arrive could leave you unprotected.

Who Can Buy Flood Insurance?

Anyone can purchase flood insurance. Your rate depends on your flood zone (where your home or business is located). In a preferred flood zone, rates can be as low as $768 per year for $250,000 in dwelling coverage, often including $100,000 for contents coverage.

Some homeowners insurance policies allow you to add flood coverage as an endorsement, making claims easier if water damage occurs.

What’s Covered?

If water backs up into your home from a creek, clogged outside drain, or overflowing street, it’s considered surface water damage—which standard homeowners insurance won’t cover. That’s why having a flood insurance policy is essential.

Why Flood Insurance Matters

Financial Protection: Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. Just one inch of floodwater can cause $25,000 in damages.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your home and belongings are covered means less stress during storm season.
Faster Recovery: Instead of waiting for federal disaster aid (which isn’t guaranteed), flood insurance provides the funds needed to repair and rebuild.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

If you’d like to discuss your flood insurance options or have questions, give us a call today. We’re here to help you find the right protection.

Stay safe, warm, and dry!

-Jean Mabry & Your OneDigital Team

p.s. Remember, we have a 24/7/365 insurance emergency hotline where you can reach one of our team members who is on call – (888) 779-2800.

In case you missed it – we have created a guide on What Policyholders Need to Know About Home & Auto Insurance.

We hope this information helps you to make more strategic insurance decisions. We’d love to hear from you – please reach out! We are here to help.

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