Hard to say. I do know for a fact, because I saw it, that Carfax has a disclaimer on cars from the county New Orleans is in. It says something to the effect of "this vehicle was registered in a country deemed a flood area by FEMA. Do a thorough inspection of the vehicle before buying." Sure it's a warning without assurance but it sure is hurtful to a seller of a vehicle that was
not damaged in flood waters. Carfax sells sizzle, not steak. Imagine if your personal reputation was stated in a similar manner; how pissed would you be? "He comes from a town where 1,000 murders occurred last year; check to make sure he's not a murderer too".