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HOA Flood Blind Spots: What Your Condo Association Probably Hasn’t Budgeted For

Most condo owners assume “the HOA has it handled” when it comes to floods. In reality, many associations only budget for the lender’s minimum master policy and routine maintenance. The…

December 8, 2025

Expert Tips Flood Prevention

9 Invisible Weak Spots in Your House That Turn a Heavy Rain into a Flood Claim

Most flood stories do not start with a riverbank. They start with something tiny: a clogged downspout no one noticed, a low spot along a wall, a tired sump pump…

December 1, 2025

Expert Tips Flood Myths

13 Flood Myths That Cost Homeowners Thousands (And What Actually Works Instead)

Flood losses often start with the stories we tell ourselves: “I am not in a flood zone”, “My homeowners policy covers that”, “If it is really bad, FEMA will pay…

November 28, 2025

Expert Tips Flood Prevention

Top 10 Danger Signs That Put Your Home at Risk of Flooding

Most flood losses start with small clues you can spot on a Saturday walk. Low spots along the foundation, a downspout that dumps at the wall, a street drain that…

November 21, 2025

Expert Tips Floods and Floors

Flooring After a Flood: What Survives, What Fails, What to Budget

After a flood, floors tell the truth. Some materials bounce back with drying and disinfecting, while others trap moisture, warp, or turn into a mold factory. This guide shows what…

November 12, 2025

Expert Tips Post Flood Contractors

14 Contractor Red Flags on Flood Repairs

After a flood, good contractors are lifesavers and bad ones multiply the damage. The pressure to move fast makes it easy to miss warning signs. Use this guide to spot…

November 7, 2025

Expert Tips Flood Buyout Program

Flood Buyout Programs: The 5-Minute Playbook

If your home has flooded more than once, you are not stuck. A buyout program can pay pre-flood market value, relocate you to safer ground, and convert your old lot…

October 31, 2025

Community Flood Prevention Expert Tips

Neighborhood Flood Readiness: How to Organize a 2-Hour Block Drill

Floods don’t wait for city hall. A simple 2-hour neighborhood drill—done right—can turn strangers into a response team with muscle memory. Below is a complete, copy-paste plan you can run…

October 10, 2025

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Top 60 Flood Terms: Decoded Without the Jargon

Flood talk gets confusing fast. “Hundred-year” doesn’t mean once a century, “freeboard” isn’t a skateboard trick, and half the acronyms look the same. This guide translates the most common (and…

September 29, 2025

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Storm Surge vs. Flash Flood: Which Is Worse?

When water rises fast, labels matter. Storm surge and flash flooding both turn streets into rivers, yet they form differently and demand different decisions. Understanding what drives each one, where…

August 22, 2025