The Atlantic is expected to produce five to nine hurricanes during the hurricane season, which began June 1. The Atlantic is expected to produce five to nine hurricanes during the hurricane season, which began June 1. (NOAA via AP)

The U.S. Senate voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with less than 12 hours to spare.

The federal flood insurance program was set to expire at 11:59 p.m., July 31, 2018. The vote was 86-12, according to wafb.com. Congress must periodically reauthorize the NFIP which is now currently set to expire on Nov. 30, 2018. The four-month extension previously passed in the House of Representatives.

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