Flood insurance claims in California soared nearly 211% in 2023, reaching an all-time high of more than $59.3 million, according to National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP) data. And despite severe flooding and storms that caused nearly $5 billion in damages last year, the number of Californians with NFIP policies decreased in 2023.
The rising cost of flood and homeowners insurance in California could be a factor in homeowners’ decision to forgo flood insurance.
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