Flood Insurance vs Self-Insure Calculator

Expected annual loss × FEMA flood zone probability. NFIP vs private compare. NFIP coverage gap on high-value homes.

Home Replacement Value (currency) *

Contents Value (currency)

FEMA Flood Zone *

Expected Damage If Flood (% of structure) (%)

NFIP Annual Premium (currency) *

Private Flood Premium (currency) *

NFIP Building Coverage Limit (currency)

NFIP Contents Limit (currency)

Private Total Coverage (currency)

Analysis Horizon (years) *

Estimates only — not professional financial, medical, legal or engineering advice. Read full disclaimer.

Result

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How it's calculated

This Flood Insurance Vs Self Insure Calculator applies a standard flood insurance vs self insure approach using the inputs you enter (your values). Intermediate steps may be shown in the results breakdown. Always confirm that units and assumptions match your use case before relying on the output.

Example

Example: Flood Insurance Vs Self Insure Calculator

Inputs

Home Value: 450000
Contents Value: 75000
Fema Zone: ae
Depth Damage Pct: 25
Nfip Annual Premium: 1800
Private Annual Premium: 2400
Nfip Building Limit: 250000
Nfip Contents Limit: 100000
Private Coverage: 525000
Horizon Years: 10

Outputs

Expected Annual Loss: 1350
Loss If Flood Occurs: 135000
Nfip Coverage Gap: 0
Private Coverage Gap: 0
Self Insure Horizon Cost: 13500
Nfip Horizon Cost: 18000
Private Horizon Cost: 24000
Recommended: Self-insure (retain risk)
High Value Nfip Gap Flag: No material NFIP gap at assumed depth

This example uses typical sample values. Adjust the inputs above to see how the results change for your own numbers.

About this calculator

Expected annual loss × FEMA flood zone probability. NFIP vs private compare. NFIP coverage gap on high-value homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Results follow commonly used flood insurance vs self insure methods for Climate & Energy Calculators. Accuracy depends on correct inputs and units. For legal, medical, structural or financial decisions, verify with a qualified professional.

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