Floods are not limited to coastal areas. In fact, flood is the most natural disaster in the United States causing countless million dollars.
The impending spring thaw can wreak havoc causing flood damage.
FEMA has developed an interactive online tool. It provides an estimate of the costs from flood damage. Find out how much a flood can cost you by using the Cost of Flooding Tool:
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/flooding_flood_risks/the_cost_of_flooding.jsp.
Home insurance policies typically exclude flood damage. Remember that only flood insurance covers flood damage. If you would like your personal lines representative to review your risk, please call us at 215-968-4741.
Author: George A. Pester, CIC, Vice President, Personal Insurance