flooding
New research: Coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought
July 3. By Dave Yochum. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project,” a research initiative focused on improving flood monitoring, broadening understanding of coastal flooding, and identifying the most effective flood mitigation strategies, reveals that some North Carolina coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought. Indeed, you might want to think twice about that beach house. […]
The time to clear storm drains is before the rain
Sept. 29. CharMeck Storm Water is advising residents to take a minute to check storm drains on the street near your home. Hurricane Ian could impact the area with heavy rain. Before the rain arrives is the best time to clear debris from storm drains to help avoid localized flooding.
Duke warns of possible flooding
Nov. 12. Duke Energy is reporting high water and significant inflows due to the storm. They advise caution around flood-prone areas as they aggressively move water through the river system from Lookout Shoals Lake south to Mountain Island Lake and beyond. Lookout Shoals, which is just north of I-40, is spilling and will exceed 107 […]
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about
July 16. If you’re thinking about getting a little place at the beach, you might want to invest in waders. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts more and worsening flooding along the North Carolina coast as sea levels rise. Known as high tide flooding, it typically occurs when ocean waters rise well above the […]
