You don’t have to live near a body of water to be at risk for flooding — it can happen anywhere it rains. Even historically dry areas have been known to flood without warning. So it may not be a matter of whether you need flood insurance coverage, but how much and what kind.
Ask your local Farmers® agent to run a “flood zone determination” on your property. The federal government’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has established two types of zones:
Covers properties in high-risk zones, as determined by the N F I P.
Provides coverage in low-to-moderate risk zones at a reduced cost.
Property type | Building | Contents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Property type | Residential |
Building | $250,000 |
Contents | $100,000 |
Property type | Nonresidential/commercial |
Building | $500,000 |
Contents | $500,000 |
Flood insurance covers direct physical loss to your building and its contents caused by flooding
Flood insurance is available in all 50 states to communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Your Farmers agent can provide full details on your eligibility and coverage options. Contact an agent for information on our flood insurance rates and get a free quote today.
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