Flood insurance in Melville, NY

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

19agency records listed
3with 20+ year records
19with broad P&C qualifications

Melville, NY market figures computed from public licensing records as of 2026-06-10. “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 Melville

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

$788,900median home value
1983median year homes built
88%of homes owner-occupied
7,255households

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

Flood history in Suffolk County

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

33,916NFIP flood claims on record since 1978
$1.1Bpaid to NFIP policyholders
1,412claims in the last 10 years
21federal disaster declarations since 2000

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

Insurance agency records in Melville

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

Unclaimed

License categories: Property & casualty. Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2021 · NPN 19603983 · Public licensing record

Unclaimed

License categories: Property & casualty, Agency License (FL). Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2017 · NPN 18538340 · Public licensing record

Unclaimed

License categories: Property & casualty, Agency License (FL). Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2007 · NPN 686765 · Public licensing record

License categories: Property & casualty, Agency License (FL). Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2017 · NPN 18376894 · Public licensing record

Unclaimed

License categories: Property & casualty, Agency License (FL). Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2010 · NPN 9681085 · Public licensing record

Unclaimed

License categories: Property & casualty, Agency License (FL). Confirm services with the agency.

In records since 2016 · NPN 17963461 · 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 Melville

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

Flood in nearby markets in Suffolk 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 Melville, NY?

Public licensing records list 19 insurance agencies in Melville, New York with broad licensing qualifications relevant to this category, within Suffolk County. A broad license does not confirm that an agency offers this specialty or represents multiple insurers. Confirm both directly with the agency.

Can I compare flood insurance with agencies near Melville?

Yes. You can request quotes in Melville, or browse Huntington, Hauppauge, Bohemia to compare independent agencies in nearby markets in Suffolk County.

What happens after I request flood insurance quotes in Melville?

Tell us what you need once. We match your request with one licensed independent agency serving Melville. 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 match you with one independent agency serving Melville. Your information is never sold or blasted to a list.

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