North Carolina has always known hurricanes, but the storms of the last decade are rewriting the state’s history.

Local officials are expanding their tools to issue warnings during disasters with new technology and “old school” approaches. But convincing people to leave home isn’t always simple.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hurricane season is here and you need to ask yourself are you protected? Even if you're not in a flood zone, your home could be flooded and unless you have a separate flood ...

Ironically, Bencke moved from Wilmington to Asheville four years ago to escape the constant threat of powerful storms on the Carolina coast. With a home in the mountains, she and her husband, Nick ...

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the federal government still hasn’t delivered on the money it promised to local governments. With the one-year anniversary ...

ASHEVILLE - As Western North Carolina continued to reel from damages caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency cut a grant program that funded research into the climate ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Recent flooding events have left many homeowners in a tough spot, particularly when it comes to flood insurance. “I have had a lot of clients who have complained about the ...

Flood insurance is separate from homeowners coverage and often required in high-risk zones. North Carolina is aiming for 2028 completion of its flood study updates for the state. Residents can assess ...