Florida ranks worst for cars with flood damage. What to look for

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Florida has the most flood-damaged vehicles in the U.S., with an estimated 82,100 out of 482,000 nationwide.

Flood-damaged cars are often resold across state lines, posing risks to unsuspecting buyers.

Consumers can check for flood damage by examining the car's title, history report, and physical condition, including signs of water damage, rust, and musty odors.

It shouldn't be a surprise that in Florida − which is by storm surges, daily rainfall, saturated ground and dumping water everywhere − a study finds there are more water-damaged cars than anywhere else in the United States.

Out of an estimated 482,000 flooded vehicles in the country at the start of 2025, online car dealer Carfax said in that about 82,100 were in Florida. That's nearly 20,000 more water-dama