Scientists consider that zone, which amounts to a 1 ... Many areas of western North Carolina affected by flooding had FEMA flood maps that were 12 to 15 years old, according to Anna Weber, a ...

“In many areas, the flood zones have expanded due to ... Information System website at https://fris.nc.gov/,” a county ...

Leland Town Council is looking into possible changes to some of its ordinances, which currently allow developers to build in ...

"One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways," the NWS ...

Some lenders require it for homes in high-risk zones ... a research associate at NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics, faults FEMA’s existing flood maps that show where people are ...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it aims to have one lane open in each direction by Jan. 1.

Melinda Williams once found solace in the peaceful river winding past her property in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Today, after Hurricane Helene's destruction, the river is a source of dread--a reminde ...

Buncombe homeowners hit hardest by flood damage from Hurricane Helene will likely face enormous costs to rebuild with limited options to pay for it. Fewer than one percent of Buncombe structures ...

“In many areas, the flood zones have expanded due to the increase in ... on the NC Flood Risk Information System website at https://fris.nc.gov/,” a county announcement states. The maps will be used ...