FEMA maps missed parts of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene, Post analysis shows
In Buncombe County, where rising waters swamped areas like Asheville and Swannanoa, First Street’s maps show a much larger ...
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Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury
About 2,100 properties were in FEMA’s flood zone in Buncombe County compared to 19,500 identified as “at risk” by First Street. Helene’s impact highlights the need for updated maps that ...
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Flood advisories issued for parts of Western North Carolina: What we know
No flood advisory has been issued for Asheville or Buncombe County. An advisory issued at 1:23 a.m. for the Tuckaseegee River is affecting Bryson City and Swain County. Steady light to moderate ...
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Helene damaged more than 11,000 homes in Buncombe County, according to FEMA data
Tropical Storm Helene damaged over 11,000 homes in Buncombe County. Hundreds of residents are still displaced and living in hotels through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program.