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Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury
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 ...
Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
While many coastal counties have larger shares of residences with flood insurance, coverage in inland counties is rare. Less ...
Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage
When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed homes and towns in western North Carolina, residents faced a harsh reality -- ...
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Current Asheville floodplain rules make city 'vulnerable' to losing federal flood insurance
Even if the non-conforming clause is kept in, it is superseded by North Carolina Building Codes that dictate buildings in the floodplain include certain specifications, Woody said. The non ...