Northern Virginia Regional Commission

10/23/2026

Las pólizas de seguro de inundación no se renuevan automáticamente. Si no cumples con la fecha límite, tu cobertura se detiene, aunque hayas tenido la póliza por años.

Verifica ahora la fecha de vencimiento de tu póliza. Si está por vencer, llama a tu agente de seguros antes de que pase.

10/20/2026

Virginia's Flood Risk Map only shows if your address sits in a mapped high-risk area. Flooding can happen anywhere, not just those zones. Nearly a third of claims come from outside mapped areas, so ask your agent about coverage either way.

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/fpvfris

10/16/2026

Sunset comes earlier now, and standing water is harder to judge in low light. A flooded road can look like just a wet one until your headlights are close. Slow down on unfamiliar roads after dark, and never drive through standing water, regardless of how clear it looks.

10/13/2026

Getting your car ready for trunk-or-treat means checking more than the candy bowl. Rain in fall behaves differently than rain in summer. Long stretches of steady rain soak the ground, so water backs up slowly instead of all at once. Familiar NoVA roads can surprise you this time of year. Find flood-smart driving tips at the link: https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA

10/09/2026

Flood insurance policies don't renew themselves. Miss the date and your coverage stops, even if you've had a policy for years.

Check your expiration date now. If it's coming up, call your insurance agent before it passes.

10/06/2026

Fall is lease renewal season for a lot of NoVA renters. While you're updating your address and utilities, add one more line item: renters flood insurance. It's often overlooked and less expensive than you’d think. Find renters insurance basics at the link: https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA

10/02/2026

Water always finds the path of least resistance. Make sure that path doesn't lead straight to your home's foundation.

✓ Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and debris.
✓ Confirm the ground slopes away from the foundation.
✓ Extend downspouts at least four feet from the house.

See here for more homeowner tips: https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA

09/29/2026

Your gutters won't stay clear for long this month. Leaves keep falling, soil's still soaked from summer, and October brings the kind of slow, steady rain that clogs things fast. No wonder water backs up faster than it did in July. Schedule a time to clean out your gutters again before the next system rolls through.

09/25/2026

Five things to do before Northern Virginia's next flood watch:

1. Confirm you're receiving Wireless Emergency Alerts
2. Know two dry routes out of your neighborhood
3. Ask your agent about flood coverage
4. Move important items off your basement floor
5. Check your emergency supplies at home and in your car

Save this post now and send it to a neighbor who needs the reminder.

Full resources at: https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA

09/23/2026

Una Vigilancia de Inundaciones significa que hay posibilidad de inundaciones. Las condiciones son favorables, pero todavía no ha pasado nada. Un Aviso de Inundaciones significa que la inundación es inminente y debes actuar de inmediato. ​
Prepárate para ambos. Inscríbete para recibir las alertas de emergencia de tu condado.

https://bit.ly/Flood-Ready-NoVA

Northern Virginia floods more often than most residents expect. Storms don’t check property lines or flood hazard map boundaries before causing damage. Here’s what to know and what to do, whether you’re next to the Potomac or miles away from it.