NC forecast of rare Outer Banks blizzard; dire warning ‘extreme impact’ from heavy snow, flooding, cold, wind

Authorities in Dare County at the Outer Banks on Friday declared a state of emergency heading into the weekend, with threats ...

Lapse in flood insurance program could stymie home closings in NC

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire on Jan. 30. A lapse could leave millions at risk, including NC homeowners.

UPDATE: Coastal flood warning for Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island

On Friday at 9:48 a.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated coastal flood warning valid from Saturday 4 p.m.

Coastal flood advisory issued for Ocracoke Island until early Monday

On Sunday at 12:55 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released a coastal flood advisory in effect until Monday at midnight ...
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Ian drenches Central NC, leaves thousands in the dark; Wake County hit hard

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Ian made its way into North Carolina Friday evening bringing a lot of rain and high winds across the region. Although the storm was no longer hurricane status, it still packed ...
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NC isn’t waiting for FEMA. DEQ is testing nature-based ways to prevent flooding

DEQ completed a $1.6M natural infrastructure pond at Wayne Community College. 9-acre, 9-foot basin captures 100-year runoff and slows release to creek. State program funded the project without FEMA ...
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A federal rule change could affect NC wetlands, making communities more vulnerable to flooding and poor water quality

Proposed changes to federal wetland protections could leave North Carolina communities vulnerable to flooding and drive up the cost of water treatment, according to state officials and environmental ...