Flood insurance in Urbandale, IA

Standard home policies exclude flood — and from coastal areas to riverside towns, plenty of property has real flood exposure.

3independent agencies listed
2serving businesses too

Urbandale, IA market figures computed from public licensing records as of 2026. “Records” reflect each agency’s earliest entry in the licensing file — see how we source data.

Flood coverage to consider

  • Building coverage
  • Contents coverage
  • NFIP policies
  • Private flood markets
  • Excess flood (above NFIP limits)
  • Basement coverage (limited by policy type)

Coverage needs vary. A licensed agent will help you decide what applies — we don't provide quotes or advice.

Homes in Urbandale

Dwelling coverage follows what it would cost to rebuild locally, not the listing price. Housing facts for Urbandale give that conversation a starting point.

$335,500median home value
1992median year homes built
78%of homes owner-occupied
17,547households

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), for Urbandale.

Flood history in Polk County

Standard homeowners policies don't cover flood damage. Federal flood program records show what flooding has actually done in Polk County.

1,526NFIP flood claims on record since 1978
$36.6Mpaid to NFIP policyholders
178claims in the last 10 years
10federal disaster declarations since 2000

Source: FEMA public records (disaster declarations and National Flood Insurance Program claims), county-level figures for Polk County. NFIP figures reflect the federal flood program only, not private flood policies.

Independent agencies in Urbandale

3 businesses listed from public licensing records. Preferred Agencies are clearly labeled and shown first; other listings are alphabetical. Listings are not endorsements.

HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2018 · NPN 18385141 · public licensing record

HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2023 · NPN 16620736 · public licensing record

Rsj, LLC

Urbandale, IA

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-op

In records since 2015 · NPN 13450391 · public licensing record

Source: Public licensing records: Texas DOI (Socrata) + Florida DFS bulk file; Iowa open data (CC-BY 4.0) for contact enrichment.

Other coverage in Urbandale

Agencies in this market may also help with related lines that have local licensing depth.

Flood in nearby markets in Polk County

Browse nearby markets with enough listed agencies to support a local flood page.

Frequently asked questions

How many independent agencies can help with flood insurance in Urbandale, IA?

Public licensing records list 3 independent agencies in Urbandale, Iowa with qualifications that match flood insurance, within Polk County. Listings are public-record based and are not endorsements.

Can I compare flood insurance with agencies near Urbandale?

Yes. You can request quotes in Urbandale, or browse Des Moines, Clive, Altoona to compare independent agencies in nearby markets in Polk County.

What happens after I request flood insurance quotes in Urbandale?

Tell us what you need once. We show who may contact you, then connect you with a licensed independent agency serving Urbandale. We are not an insurance agency and we do not sell your information into a bidding marketplace.

Isn't flood covered by homeowners insurance?

Generally no — flood is a standard exclusion. A separate flood policy covers it, and an agent can compare NFIP and private options.

Is there a waiting period?

NFIP policies typically have a 30-day waiting period unless tied to a loan closing. Don't wait for a storm in the forecast.

Tell us what you need once.

We'll connect you with an independent agency serving Urbandale, and you'll always know who may contact you.

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