Flood Statistics

The Staggering Statistics of Flood Damage

With every home being in a flood zone, it is important for property owners to be aware of the facts regarding flooding.

• 99% of every U.S. county has reported a flood event between 1996-2019

• $52,000 was the average payout from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 2019

• One inch of water in a home can cause over $20,000 in damages

• Total number of flood insurance claims in the U.S. 73,279 in 2016

• The average flood claim payout is $43,000 in damages

• 20% of flood insurance claims come from homes in low-to-moderate flood risk areas

• The average size of a flood in a home is seven inches

• More than 5.5 million people currently hold flood insurance policies