I believe folks can assume what they want. Granted if it was a flood vehicle it would be titled as such. While its in storage why don't you contact IAA or the insurance company that totaled it and get the information on the reason for the title branding. Maybe then folks won't assume the worst case scenario and you'll be able to get more for it. Actually, what I understand is you should go to a dealer and ask for trade-in based on salvage title...add a couple thousand on top of that and you have a fair price.