28,073 new flood insurance policies began in August 2026, 0.77 times the usual for the month; -22.1% on August 2025
First-term National Flood Insurance Program policies; the usual is the median of the same month over the prior five years. Most begin 30 days after purchase, so a buying rush shows the month after. Bars: the five states with the most that month.
Domestic · Domestic Intelligence · FEMA (National Flood Insurance Program) · 30 Aug 2026