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43% of NC Flooded Buildings Outside FEMA Zones

7/16/2025

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A recent study in Earth’s Future uncovers a startling truth: 43% of buildings flooded in North Carolina from 1996 to 2020 were outside FEMA's designated flood zones. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for updated flood risk data, as experts emphasize that better mapping could empower homeowners to make smarter flood insurance choices.

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A recent study in Earth’s Future uncovers a startling truth: 43% of buildings flooded in North Carolina from 1996 to 2020 were outside FEMA's designated flood zones. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for updated flood risk data, as experts emphasize that better mapping could empower homeowners to make smarter flood insurance choices.