One of their greatest uses is in fact their ability to reduce the volume of surface runoff which decreases the risk of floods in case of heavy precipitation. (theglobalgrid.org)
If you're planning on buying a home near the coastline, you'll probably need to calculate the added cost of flood insurance on top of your homeowners insurance policy. (smartasset.com)
You can get more information about your risk of flood damage from a local independent agent in the Trusted Choice ® network. (trustedchoice.com)