It’s strongly recommended. More than 20% of flood insurance claims nationally come from properties outside high-risk flood zones, and Central Florida’s flat terrain, heavy rain, and high water table make inland flooding common.
Hurricane Ian flooded neighborhoods across Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Orlando that lenders hadn’t classified as high-risk. The upside is that flood insurance for homes in moderate- to low-risk zones, such as Zone X, is often much more affordable than people expect. You can check your flood zone on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov). Also, if you’re insured with Citizens, flood coverage is being required for all residential policies by January 1, 2027.
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