Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.

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Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you have a mortgage and live in an area prone to flooding, you'll have to ...

More than 100 flood warnings have been issued for parts of the south of England, meaning flooding is "expected" in these areas. More than 260 flood alerts are in place in parts of England and ...

Flood warnings are still in place in parts of Yorkshire after heavy rain left people needing to be rescued by emergency crews. The warnings, which indicate that flooding is expected, apply to the ...

Larger parts of Cheshire and Lancashire have also been hit, while roads in many areas have become 'impassable' due to flood waters. Some residents in Greater Manchester have been urged to ...

The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warnings to hit across the UK today (January 1). There are 136 flood warnings in place and 115 flood alerts. People in warning areas should move ...

Even an inch of flood water can cause $25,000 worth of damage, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But standard homeowners insurance policies don't cover flooding.