Even a small amount of water inside a home can cause costly damage. Here’s how to assess your flood risk and what to do if you’re in the danger zone.

The flood map is relatively easy to use — type in your address and you will get a map. For this exercise, we picked a random location in Miami, Florida, to show the flood zone.

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.