In western North Carolina, the gaps in FEMA’s flood zones are even more pronounced. About 2,100 properties were in FEMA’s flood zone in Buncombe County compared to 19,500 identified as “at ...

according to FEMA flood-zone maps. Duke Energy released a huge amount of water upstream at Cowans Ford Dam during Helene for lake water management. Homes were underwater soon after, which caused ...

People who live in flood-hazard areas and had damage to their homes during the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025, winter flooding in Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, ...

While many coastal counties have larger shares of residences with flood insurance, coverage in inland counties is rare. Less than 1% of the North Carolina ... high-risk flood zone, that they ...

More than 200 projects, approved across the state, will bring progress to flood reduction in North Carolina, according to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Nearly $19.5 million ...