California Faces Significant Flood Insurance Coverage Gap
California Faces Significant Flood Insurance Coverage Gap
US · Published Apr 14, 2026
Only 1.4% of California homes have flood insurance, while 2.3 million properties are at risk.
Atmospheric rivers, urbanization, and post-wildfire conditions increase California's flood risk.
Experts recommend assessing flood risk and securing flood insurance for financial protection.
Low flood insurance coverage in California homes
A recent report highlights a significant gap in flood insurance coverage in California, where only 1.4% of residential properties are insured against flooding, despite 2.3 million properties being at risk over the next 30 years.
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