Hendersonville officials to look at floodplain ordinance and consider whether it needs to be strengthened in the wake of ...

“So if the base flood elevation is 2,080 feet above sea level ... historic rainfall and other elements. A flood insurance ...

An effort to enact tougher new building standards in flood-prone areas in Waynesville is quickly losing steam. Town council last week held off on a proposal aimed to protect homeowners from future ...

Property owners have time to appeal maps if the lowest part of the building is touching the ground above the base flood ...

“So if the base flood elevation is 2,080 feet above sea level ... A flood insurance rate map is then created based on the studies, which helps insurance adjusters determine flood insurance ...

Many who lost their homes during Fred in 2021 were hit all over again by Helene in 2024. But Alex Robb of Cruso, who rebuilt ...

You may qualify for lower flood insurance costs if you have an elevation certificate that shows your first floor is higher than the first floor determined by FEMA. More than 1,000 communities ...

An effort to enact tougher new building standards in flood-prone areas in Waynesville is quickly losing steam. Town council last week held off on a proposal aimed to protect homeowners from future ...

Asheville city staff have indicated that old ordinances regarding floodplain development may put the city 'out of compliance' ...