CARFAX: Up to 48,000 Vehicles Damaged by Mid-Year Flooding
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Up to 48,000 U.S. vehicles may have sustained flood damage from storms earlier this year
- ➤More than half a million water-damaged vehicles are already on U.S. roads
- ➤CARFAX warns flood-damaged vehicles can resurface in used-car markets far from storm areas
- ➤Mobility Global (MBGL) owns CARFAX, which offers vehicle-history reports and flood-screening tools
Expert Statements
Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at CARFAX
“Floodwater can leave behind damage that isn't always obvious when a vehicle is cleaned up and put back on the market. And those cars can appear far from the area where the storm occurred”
Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at CARFAX
“With storms bringing flooding across the country, it's a good reminder for anyone shopping for a used car to understand its reported history. A vehicle may look great on the outside while hidden water damage can create serious problems. Consumers can search millions of new and used vehicles on CARFAX Car Listings, where every listing includes a free CARFAX Report.”
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