Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage in New York?
Last updated 2026-06-22
Sudden and Accidental Is Usually Covered
Most homeowner policies cover water damage that is sudden and accidental — a burst pipe, a failed water heater, or an overflowing appliance. The key word insurers use is 'sudden.'
What's Often Excluded
Gradual leaks from poor maintenance and outside flooding are typically NOT covered by a standard policy (flooding usually needs separate flood insurance). When in doubt, document everything and ask before you assume.
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