As Hurricane Helene barreled across the Eastern Seaboard and inland this week, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake, the storm has exposed a grim reality for thousands of homeowners: most are not covered by flood insurance. This crisis has raised concerns about the nation’s preparedness for future climate-driven disasters.
Helene, a Category 4 hurricane, brought unprecedented rainfall, storm surges and coastal flooding to vulnerable regions along the Atlantic coast. Cities in states from Florida to North Carolina are grappling with floodwaters that have swallowed entire neighborhoods. Thirty inches of rainfall hit North Carolina, the most extensive local flooding in recorded history.
Many residents are facing severe property damage—and they’re finding out too late that they’re not covered by flood insurance.
Helene Brings Flood Insurance Crisis as Majority of Properties Not Covered
