Flooding

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused devastating flooding in many communities, including inland cities and those not considered high risk for floods. To add insult to injury, many homeowners discovered they’re not covered for flood damage to their homes. That’s because flood damage is not typically covered by a standard homeowners policy. Flood insurance in Bradenton, […]

Since we’re just coming out of Florida’s dry season, Bradenton and Sarasota homeowners are probably not thinking about the dangers of flooding—and that could be a big mistake. According to Floridadiaster.org, “Flooding is the most common and damaging natural disaster in the country.” And Florida’s geography and proximity to water make it especially vulnerable to […]

You know waterfront living carries risk of flooding, but did you know that about 25 percent of all flood claims come from moderate- to low-risk areas? Every year, thousands of homes flood that aren’t in a designated flood zone.  Because Florida has flat terrain, low elevation and a high water table, realistically, nearly the whole […]