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Why has deadly flash flooding intensified in the U.S. this summer?
Several historic and deadly flash flooding events have occurred in the U.S. just within the month of July alone. Experts talk ...
Flood relief resources: Where Chapel Hill businesses hit hard by flooding can seek support
The town, university and organizations in Chapel Hill are teaming up to host a flood resource event for businesses impacted ...
Gulf disturbance is struggling to develop, heavy rain for Louisiana
A broad area of low pressure near the Gulf Coast is creating disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This disturbance is ...
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UNC study: Repeat flooding more widespread than thought
From CoastalReview.org More buildings in 78 North Carolina counties between 1996 and 2020 were exposed to flooding than ...
Flood watch for North Carolina until early Friday triggered by intense rain
At 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, the NWS Blacksburg VA issued a flood watch valid from 2 p.m. until Friday midnight. The watch is ...
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Twenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a ...
FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix infrastructure before next major weather event
Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs ...
New study reveals widespread flooding across NC is more common than previously thought
The study, performed by researchers at UNC Chapel Hill, found Southeastern North Carolina has the highest density of repeat ...
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FEMA floodplains determine who must get insurance. NC's are insufficient
New research funded by the UNC Collaboratory revealed that 90,000 buildings have experienced flooding over 24 years, some ...
Why the US is under water
Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding has surged into the spotlight in the last week with record-breaking flood events occurring nearly back-to-back across the country. Here’s ...
UNC study sees flooding outside NC high-risk areas. Can AI reveal blind spots?
FEMA determines areas at high-risk for flooding. UNC-Chapel Hill researchers see evidence of additional and repeated flooding ...
Texas-like flood unlikely on St. Johns River: Water managers say
After recent flooding tragedies in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina, St. Johns River Water Management District officials say that won't happen here.