Is it true that only residents of high-flood risk zones need to have flood insurance?
Even if you live in an area that is not flood-prone, it’s advisable to have flood insurance. Between 20 percent and 25 percent of the NFIP’s claims come from outside high-flood-risk areas. The NFIP’s Preferred Risk Policy, available for just over $100 per year, is designed for residential properties located in low- to moderate-flood-risk zones.
