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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by the FEMA and is delivered to the public by a network of more than 50 insurance companies and the NFIP Direct. Floods can happen anywhere — just one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage.
You can purchase a flood insurance policy if your community participates in NFIP, even if you don’t live in a high-risk flood zone, or Special Flood Hazard Area. How to buy: Up to $250,000 in building coverage and up to $100,000 in contents coverage for single-to-four family residential structures.
You can buy flood insurance by contacting your insurance company or agent. For referrals of insurance carriers that provide National Flood Insurance Program policies, call 800-427-4661 or visit FloodSmart.gov.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 1) The NFIP is a program that makes federally-backed flood insurance available in those states and communities that agree to adopt and enforce flood-plain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage.
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official online location to find all flood hazard mapping products created under the National Flood Insurance Program, including your community’s flood map.
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is transforming flood insurance pricing with a 21st century rating methodology that is actuarially sound, equitable and easy to understand.
Flood Insurance Premium Payments. Contact your agent or lender to renew or update your policy. Your flood insurance policy does not automatically renew – you must renew every year. Look for renewal reminders from your insurance company and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the weeks leading up to your policy expiration date.
Community Status Book. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) enables property owners to purchase flood insurance. In return, communities agree to adopt and implement local floodplain management regulations that contribute to protecting lives and reducing the risk of new construction and substantial improvements from future flooding.
The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) is a geospatial database that contains current effective flood hazard data. FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. You can use the information to better understand your level of flood risk and type of flooding.
Work with the National Flood Insurance Program. Resources listed below provide an overview of the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) financials and offer guidance on conducting daily operations for existing and new NFIP sellers and servicers.