Flood insurance in Portland, OR

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

25independent agencies listed
3with 20+ year records
25serving businesses too

Portland, OR 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 Portland

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

$581,500median home value
1966median year homes built
52%of homes owner-occupied
289,705households

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

Flood history in Multnomah County

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

348NFIP flood claims on record since 1978
$4.6Mpaid to NFIP policyholders
29claims in the last 10 years
7federal disaster declarations since 2000

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

Independent agencies in Portland

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

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2015 · NPN 15752624 · public licensing record

Amex INS Group LLC

Portland, OR

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2021 · NPN 16512442 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2008 · NPN 686102 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2003 · NPN 1436694 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2018 · NPN 18747489 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2019 · NPN 17993256 · 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 Portland

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

Flood in other Oregon markets

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 Portland, OR?

Public licensing records list 25 independent agencies in Portland, Oregon with qualifications that match flood insurance, within Multnomah County. Listings are public-record based and are not endorsements.

Can I compare flood insurance with agencies near Portland?

Yes. You can request quotes in Portland, or browse Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Bend to compare independent agencies in other Oregon markets.

What happens after I request flood insurance quotes in Portland?

Tell us what you need once. We show who may contact you, then connect you with a licensed independent agency serving Portland. 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 Portland, and you'll always know who may contact you.

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