> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nelsonandassociatesinc.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ice dam

> What an ice dam is, how roof ice buildup forces water back under shingles and into the home, and how homeowners insurance treats ice-dam water damage.

An **ice dam** is ice buildup at the roof edge that forces water under shingles and into the home. Ice dams are common in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin winters.

Many standard homeowners policies cover resulting water damage but not ice dam removal itself — prevention and maintenance matter.

## Related terms

* [Homeowners insurance](/learn/homeowners-insurance)
* [Exclusion](/learn/exclusion)
* [Insurance claim](/learn/claim)

## Further reading

* [Minnesota Commerce — Insurance consumer information](https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/insurance/)

These are independent consumer-education sources. Coverage details vary by state and carrier.

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## Related topics

- [Learn](/learn/index.md)
- [Property damage liability](/learn/property-damage-liability.md)