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Mississippi Flood Insurance

Many homeowners are surprised to learn their homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flooding events. That’s right: Most homeowners policies won’t cover flood damage.

This fact puts Mississippi residents—whom live on or near Gulf Coast floodplains—in a tricky position. For such homeowners, adequate flood insurance isn’t optional; it’s a necessity.

How Does Typical Home Insurance Define ‘Flooding?’

If a pipe in your home busted and flooded your floor, would it be considered a “flooding event” and thus, not reimbursed by your homeowner’s policy? Or would it be covered?

If you answered, “Yes, this event should be covered under my home insurance policy” (or something similar), you’re correct. A flooded floor or other water damage to the home caused by a busted pipe (or even a malfunctioning appliance) would likely be covered by a typical homeowners insurance policy.

Then kinds of events, are classified as “flooding” and are thus not covered under a standard home insurance policy? Obviously, a heavy rainfall event wherein water rose into your home would be considered flooding.

However, other kinds of damage classified as “flood damage” under standard home insurance and flood insurance policies aren’t quite so obvious. In other words, your house doesn’t need to flood with rainwater to sustain “flood damage.” As specified in
typical homeowners and flood insurance policies, flood damage also includes:

  • Rain damage
  • Storm surge damage
  • Mud damage

It’s a guarantee that your existing home insurance (or any home policy you’re considering for purchase) won’t cover the above events.

Where Can I Buy Flood Insurance in Mississippi?

The overwhelming majority of flood insurance policies across the US—including Mississippi—are sold under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
To purchase FEMA flood insurance, you must go through an NFIP-Direct-affiliated agency. OakTrust Insurance Agency has sold flood insurance through NFIP for many years.

What type of Flood Insurance Do I Need?

NFIP flood insurance policies come in two types:

Standard Flood Insurance

These policies are designed for residents who live in communities with an active and ongoing flood management plan. Such communities must also be able to demonstrate that they have enacted certain NFIP guidelines to reduce flood-based damages.

Preferred Risk Flood Insurance

These flood policies are designed for residents living in low-to-moderate risk zones. Such residents aren’t necessarily required to purchase flood insurance, but have this option in case they experience a small flood or even an unexpectedly large one.

OakTrust Insurance Agency Sells FEMA Flood Insurance

If you’re shopping for flood insurance, we’d love to hear from you! As an NFIP-Direct-affiliated agency, we can help you find and purchase an appropriate flood insurance policy.

We’re glad to speak with you about flood insurance and to answer all your questions too. For a free flood insurance quote, call OakTrust Insurance Agency today at (228) 354-0877! You can also go to our contact page for a free online flood insurance quote.

Locations

Biloxi Office

14507 Lemoyne Blvd
Biloxi MS 39532
Phone: (228) 354-0877
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Gautier Office

2012 US-90
Gautier MS 39553
Phone: (228) 471-0588
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Gulfport Office

2413 14th St
Gulfport MS 39501
Phone: (228) 863-2268
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Ocean Springs Office

2900 Government St
Ocean Springs MS 39564
Phone: (228) 354-0877
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